Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Georgetown, Texas (July 2026)
As of July 2026, CDL drivers in Georgetown, Texas are earning a weekly average of $2,603 (median $2,000). Based on 1,487 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,943. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in July 2026
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How Georgetown, Texas compares to Texas
| Georgetown, Texas | Texas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,603 | $2,178 | +20% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 78% | +9 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 59% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 63% | +7 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 76% | +11 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 7% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Georgetown, Texas's biggest divergence from Texas is on average weekly pay, 20% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Georgetown, Texas
Across active CDL postings in Georgetown, Texas 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) | $2,233 | $2,035 | 672 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,621 | $1,560 | 466 |
| Owner Operator | $7,179 | $7,250 | 349 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Georgetown, Texas
Of active CDL postings in Georgetown, Texas this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Georgetown, Texas postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Georgetown, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Georgetown, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Texas
The methodology behind the rankings
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 July 2026.