Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Holyoke, Massachusetts (September 2026)
CDL drivers in Holyoke, Massachusetts earn $2,856 per week on average through September 2026. The median is $2,100, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,197 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,915. Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 metro grid through Boston, with Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo and a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in September 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Holyoke, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Holyoke, Massachusetts 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) | $2,332 | $2,100 | 549 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,597 | $1,600 | 342 |
| Owner Operator | $7,319 | $7,500 | 306 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Holyoke, Massachusetts
Of active CDL postings in Holyoke, Massachusetts this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Holyoke, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Holyoke, Massachusetts vs Massachusetts: the numbers that diverge
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Holyoke, Massachusetts sits 10% above the Massachusetts baseline.
Driving CDL in Massachusetts
Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 grid through Boston, with the Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo. A dense biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster around Cambridge / Boston / Worcester requires cold-chain and hazmat-eligible lanes. The Big Dig tunnels have truck-height and hazmat restrictions worth checking before routing. Boston congestion is consistently in the worst US tier. Cost of living is among the highest nationally. Massachusetts has a moderate flat state income tax with an added surtax on very high incomes (not relevant for most drivers).
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- Best trucking companies in Holyoke, Massachusetts
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- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated September 2026.