Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lake Oswego, Oregon (November 2026)
Through November 2026, Lake Oswego, Oregon CDL drivers earn $2,801 per week on average. The median is $2,100; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,077 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,954. Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through Portland and Eugene, with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain and auto imports, and agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber — generating significant outbound volumes.
What changed in November 2026
- average sign-on bonus fell by 2% ($1,993 → $1,954).
Where Lake Oswego, Oregon differs from the Oregon baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Lake Oswego, Oregon differs most from Oregon — 13% above statewide.
Lake Oswego, Oregon CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Lake Oswego, Oregon 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) | $2,377 | $2,200 | 479 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,599 | $1,525 | 336 |
| Owner Operator | $7,320 | $7,500 | 262 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Lake Oswego, Oregon
Of active CDL postings in Lake Oswego, Oregon this month, 10% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 4%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Lake Oswego, Oregon postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Driving CDL in Oregon
Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through the Willamette Valley (Portland-Salem-Eugene), with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain (one of the largest US wheat-export terminals) and auto imports. Agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber, Christmas trees in season — generate significant outbound volume. Mountain passes on I-84 east are winter operational variables. Oregon has no general sales tax but a high graduated state income tax. Cost of living in Portland is high; rural OR is more affordable.
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Where this data comes from
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.