Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Gresham, Oregon (November 2026)
CDL pay in Gresham, Oregon averages $2,680/week (median $2,087) through November 2026. Based on 1,073 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,954. Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through Portland and Eugene, with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain and auto imports, and agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber — generating significant outbound volumes.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.1% ($2,794 → $2,680).
- average sign-on bonus fell by 1.9% ($1,991 → $1,954).
What CDL drivers are earning across Gresham, Oregon
Across active CDL postings in Gresham, Oregon 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) | $2,379 | $2,200 | 480 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,600 | $1,525 | 333 |
| Owner Operator | $7,304 | $7,500 | 260 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Gresham, Oregon drivers actually run
The route mix in Gresham, Oregon this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 86% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Gresham, Oregon CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
How Gresham, Oregon compares to Oregon
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Gresham, Oregon sits 8% above the Oregon baseline.
Driving CDL in Oregon
Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through the Willamette Valley (Portland-Salem-Eugene), with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain (one of the largest US wheat-export terminals) and auto imports. Agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber, Christmas trees in season — generate significant outbound volume. Mountain passes on I-84 east are winter operational variables. Oregon has no general sales tax but a high graduated state income tax. Cost of living in Portland is high; rural OR is more affordable.
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- Best trucking companies in Gresham, Oregon
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- CDL driver salary in Oregon
How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.