Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Edmonds, Washington (May 2026)
$2,987/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Edmonds, Washington as of May 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,150, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,047 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,043. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in May 2026
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Edmonds, Washington CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Edmonds, Washington this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,321 | $2,100 | 456 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,606 | $1,525 | 315 |
| Owner Operator | $7,368 | $7,500 | 276 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Edmonds, Washington
The route mix in Edmonds, Washington this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Edmonds, Washington CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Where Edmonds, Washington differs from the Washington baseline
| Edmonds, Washington | Washington | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,987 | $2,728 | +9% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 81% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Edmonds, Washington's biggest divergence from Washington is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes on I-90 (Snoqualmie, Stevens) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through April. Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
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- Best trucking companies in Edmonds, Washington
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated May 2026.