Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Laredo, Texas (November 2026)
Through November 2026, the average CDL driver in Laredo, Texas earns $2,579 per week (median $2,035). Based on 1,343 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,022. 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 November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.6% ($2,703 → $2,579).
- median weekly pay fell by 3.1% ($2,100 → $2,035).
Laredo, Texas vs Texas: the numbers that diverge
| Laredo, Texas | Texas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,579 | $2,190 | +18% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 78% | +9 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 59% | +8 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 76% | +12 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 7% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Laredo, Texas's biggest divergence from Texas is on average weekly pay, 18% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Laredo, Texas
Across active CDL postings in Laredo, 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) | $2,326 | $2,100 | 616 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,639 | $1,600 | 409 |
| Owner Operator | $7,219 | $7,500 | 318 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Laredo, Texas
Of active CDL postings in Laredo, Texas this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Laredo, Texas postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is one of the largest CDL markets 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 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 Laredo, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Laredo, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Texas
How we compile these rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.