Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lacey, Washington (November 2026)
$2,861/week average, $2,200 median for CDL drivers in Lacey, Washington (November 2026). Based on 1,064 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,996. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in November 2026
- median weekly pay rose by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,200).
How Lacey, Washington compares to Washington
| Lacey, Washington | Washington | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,861 | $2,579 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Lacey, Washington differs most from Washington — 11% above statewide.
Lacey, Washington CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Lacey, Washington 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) | $2,391 | $2,200 | 487 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,620 | $1,525 | 311 |
| Owner Operator | $7,366 | $7,500 | 266 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Lacey, Washington
The route mix in Lacey, Washington this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 88% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Lacey, Washington CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes (Snoqualmie on I-90, Stevens on US-2) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through March (commercial vehicles must carry chains Nov 1 to Apr 1). Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Lacey, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Lacey, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Washington
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.