Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Hillsboro, Oregon (May 2026)
Hillsboro, Oregon, May 2026: CDL drivers average $2,943/week (median $2,100). Based on 1,049 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,973. 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 May 2026
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Hillsboro, Oregon vs Oregon: the numbers that diverge
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Hillsboro, Oregon sits 15% 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) | $2,253 | $2,100 | 452 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,590 | $1,500 | 327 |
| Owner Operator | $7,377 | $7,500 | 270 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Hillsboro, Oregon drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Hillsboro, Oregon this month, 10% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 4%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Hillsboro, Oregon postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
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 and on US-26 west of Mt. Hood 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
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- 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 May 2026.