Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Huntington, West Virginia (September 2026)
Huntington, West Virginia's CDL drivers earn $2,593 per week on average, $2,000 median, as of September 2026. Based on 1,642 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,984. West Virginia freight relies on I-77 / I-79 / I-64 through mountainous terrain, with coal and natural gas extraction driving significant energy-sector trucking and Ohio River barge terminals handling bulk commodity transfers.
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How Huntington, West Virginia compares to West Virginia
| Huntington, West Virginia | West Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,593 | $2,300 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 65% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 77% | +8 pt |
| Regional routes | 14% | 19% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Huntington, West Virginia's biggest divergence from West Virginia is on average weekly pay, 13% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Huntington, West Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Huntington, West Virginia 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) | $2,232 | $2,015 | 734 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,576 | $1,525 | 527 |
| Owner Operator | $7,090 | $7,000 | 381 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Huntington, West Virginia
Of active CDL postings in Huntington, West Virginia this month, 14% are regional and 85% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Huntington, West Virginia postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in West Virginia
West Virginia freight relies on I-77 / I-79 / I-64 through genuinely mountainous terrain. Coal and natural gas extraction drive significant energy-sector trucking — coal hauls in the southern counties, gas-field service in the north. Ohio River barge terminals (Huntington, Wheeling) handle bulk commodity transfers. Cost of living is among the lowest in the country. West Virginia has a moderate graduated state income tax. Mountain grades, fog in the central valleys, and ice on I-77 through the Bluefield-Beckley stretch are real operational variables. The lane network is sparse — route knowledge matters.
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- Best trucking companies in Huntington, West Virginia
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- CDL driver salary in West Virginia
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 September 2026.