Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Huntsville, Texas (May 2026)
CDL drivers in Huntsville, Texas earn $2,635 per week on average through May 2026. The median is $2,000, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,529 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,995. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in May 2026
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Huntsville, Texas vs Texas: the numbers that diverge
| Huntsville, Texas | Texas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,635 | $2,223 | +19% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 79% | +9 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 63% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 60% | +8 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 75% | +12 pt |
| Local routes | 0% | 7% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Huntsville, Texas's biggest divergence from Texas is on average weekly pay, 19% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Huntsville, Texas
Across active CDL postings in Huntsville, Texas 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) | $2,218 | $2,000 | 686 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,614 | $1,582 | 472 |
| Owner Operator | $7,125 | $7,000 | 371 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Huntsville, Texas drivers actually run
11% of Huntsville, Texas's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Huntsville, Texas CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Huntsville, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Huntsville, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Texas
The methodology behind the rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated May 2026.