Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Florissant, Missouri (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Florissant, Missouri are earning a weekly average of $2,415 (median $2,000). Based on 1,615 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,023. Missouri freight is shaped by the St. Louis and Kansas City hubs anchoring I-70 / I-44 / I-55 corridors, with the Mississippi and Missouri rivers providing barge access for agricultural and bulk commodity shipments.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 3.9% ($2,514 → $2,415).
Where Florissant, Missouri differs from the Missouri baseline
| Florissant, Missouri | Missouri | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,415 | $2,129 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 79% | +8 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 17% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Florissant, Missouri differs most from Missouri — 13% above statewide.
Florissant, Missouri CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Florissant, Missouri 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) | $2,264 | $2,100 | 727 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,564 | $1,500 | 525 |
| Owner Operator | $7,085 | $7,000 | 363 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Florissant, Missouri
11% of Florissant, Missouri's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Florissant, Missouri postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in Missouri
Missouri freight is shaped by the St. Louis and Kansas City hubs anchoring the I-70 / I-44 / I-55 corridors. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers provide barge access for agricultural and bulk commodity transfers. St. Louis is one of the older US freight crossroads — the rail-truck interchange there is dense and complicated. Living costs sit comfortably below the national average; Missouri has a low-to-moderate graduated state income tax. Tornado season typically peaks in spring and shapes dispatch in central and southern MO.
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.