Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Hillsboro, Oregon (November 2026)
Hillsboro, Oregon, November 2026: CDL drivers average $2,806/week (median $2,100). Based on 1,066 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,955. 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 sign-on bonus fell by 1.9% ($1,993 → $1,955).
Hillsboro, Oregon vs Oregon: the numbers that diverge
| Hillsboro, Oregon | Oregon | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,806 | $2,471 | +14% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 82% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Hillsboro, Oregon sits 14% above the Oregon baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Hillsboro, Oregon
Across active CDL postings in Hillsboro, 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) | $2,376 | $2,200 | 479 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,598 | $1,525 | 328 |
| Owner Operator | $7,327 | $7,500 | 259 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Hillsboro, Oregon drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Hillsboro, Oregon this month, 10% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Hillsboro, Oregon postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
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.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Hillsboro, Oregon
- Best owner-operator companies in Hillsboro, Oregon
- CDL driver salary in Oregon
How we compile these rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.