Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Jacksonville, Florida (November 2026)
CDL drivers in Jacksonville, Florida earn $2,603 per week on average through November 2026. The median is $2,050, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,411 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,980. Jacksonville is Florida's primary freight gateway on I-95 / I-10, with JAXPORT handling containers, vehicle imports, and bulk cargo, making the northeast Florida city a Southeast regional distribution point.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.6% ($2,729 → $2,603).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.4% ($2,100 → $2,050).
How Jacksonville, Florida compares to Florida
| Jacksonville, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,603 | $2,355 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Jacksonville, Florida differs most from Florida — 11% above statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across Jacksonville, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Jacksonville, Florida 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) | $2,255 | $2,100 | 686 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,629 | $1,600 | 388 |
| Owner Operator | $7,232 | $7,250 | 337 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Jacksonville, Florida
11% of Jacksonville, Florida's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Jacksonville, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Driving CDL in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is Florida's primary freight gateway on I-95 / I-10. JAXPORT handles containers, vehicle imports, and bulk cargo; the Northeast Florida location makes it a Southeast regional distribution point. Hurricane season affects operations June-November. Cost of living is moderate by Florida standards.
Driving CDL in Florida
Florida CDL work splits cleanly between coastal port-and-tourism freight (Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Port Everglades) and Central Florida last-mile distribution. The hurricane season — June through November — drives both stress and opportunity: insurance rates climb, freight rates spike around storm-recovery windows, and shutdown days are a real income variable. Florida has no state income tax. Miami-area I-95 is among the more congested US corridors, so HOS planning around peak commute windows matters more here than in most states. Reefer and produce work pays well; OTR pulling out of the state is steady year-round.
Related guides
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- CDL driver salary in Florida
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 November 2026.