Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Green Bay, Wisconsin (May 2026)
Green Bay, Wisconsin's CDL drivers earn $2,653 per week on average, $2,000 median, as of May 2026. Based on 1,415 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,058. Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison, with dairy and food processing as the dominant outbound commodity and paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generating consistent industrial loads.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Green Bay, Wisconsin differs from the Wisconsin baseline
| Green Bay, Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,653 | $2,211 | +20% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 81% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 65% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 63% | +6 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 75% | +13 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 7% | -6 pt |
| Regional routes | 10% | 16% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Green Bay, Wisconsin differs most from Wisconsin — 20% above statewide.
Green Bay, Wisconsin CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Green Bay, Wisconsin 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) | $2,242 | $2,050 | 627 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,565 | $1,500 | 441 |
| Owner Operator | $7,229 | $7,500 | 347 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Green Bay, Wisconsin drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Green Bay, Wisconsin this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Green Bay, Wisconsin CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Wisconsin
Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison. Dairy and food processing are dominant outbound commodities — Wisconsin's reefer freight is a national-scale segment. Paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generates consistent industrial loads. Great Lakes ports at Green Bay and Superior handle bulk cargo. Cost of living is moderate. Wisconsin has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is severe — lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan affects the eastern third of the state; ice and salt corrosion eat equipment faster than southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Best owner-operator companies in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- CDL driver salary in Wisconsin
How we compile these rankings
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.