Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Findlay, Ohio (November 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Findlay, Ohio pay $2,385/week on average (median $1,950) through November 2026. Based on 1,705 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,016. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Findlay, Ohio compares to Ohio
| Findlay, Ohio | Ohio | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,385 | $2,104 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 79% | +9 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 63% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 60% | +7 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 83% | 71% | +12 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 7% | -6 pt |
| Regional routes | 15% | 20% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Findlay, Ohio's biggest divergence from Ohio is on average weekly pay, 13% above the state baseline.
Findlay, Ohio CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Findlay, Ohio 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) | $2,254 | $2,050 | 754 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,563 | $1,500 | 578 |
| Owner Operator | $7,102 | $7,000 | 373 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Findlay, Ohio
The route mix in Findlay, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 15% regional, 83% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Findlay, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
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Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.