Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Hagerstown, Maryland (November 2026)
Through November 2026, Hagerstown, Maryland CDL drivers earn $2,586 per week on average. The median is $2,025; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,376 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,932. Maryland freight flows through Port of Baltimore — a major East Coast container and auto-import port (whose channel reopened within months of the 2024 Key Bridge collapse) — and along the I-95 / I-70 / I-695 Beltway corridor connecting mid-Atlantic manufacturing and DC-metro distribution.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 3.5% ($2,681 → $2,586).
- median weekly pay fell by 1.8% ($2,062 → $2,025).
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1.6% ($1,902 → $1,932).
Where Hagerstown, Maryland differs from the Maryland baseline
| Hagerstown, Maryland | Maryland | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,586 | $2,326 | +11% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 82% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 77% | +8 pt |
| Regional routes | 12% | 17% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Hagerstown, Maryland differs most from Maryland — 11% above statewide.
Hagerstown, Maryland CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Hagerstown, Maryland 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) | $2,270 | $2,100 | 643 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,596 | $1,550 | 397 |
| Owner Operator | $7,194 | $7,250 | 336 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Hagerstown, Maryland drivers actually run
The route mix in Hagerstown, Maryland this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 85% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Hagerstown, Maryland postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Driving CDL in Maryland
Maryland freight flows through the Port of Baltimore — a major East Coast container and auto-import port (the 2024 Key Bridge collapse closed the channel for about two months; the replacement bridge is due around 2030) — and along the I-95 / I-70 / I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) corridor connecting mid-Atlantic manufacturing and DC-metro distribution. The Beltway is a recurring truck bottleneck. Cost of living is high and state income tax is moderate-to-high depending on county add-ons. Eastern Shore freight (poultry processing especially) is a distinct regional segment. The Bay Bridge wind restrictions and weight rules complicate Eastern Shore route timing.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Hagerstown, Maryland
- Best owner-operator companies in Hagerstown, Maryland
- CDL driver salary in Maryland
Where this data comes from
Composite-score formula: compensation × 0.30, FMCSA safety × 0.25, benefits × 0.25, operational performance × 0.20. Compensation is anchored on pay percentile and lifted by sign-on bonus tier and guaranteed-pay availability. Operational performance is built mostly from driver-application response data in Lanefinder's platform, with fleet-scale percentile contributing a smaller portion. Updated November 2026.