Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lawton, Oklahoma (May 2026)
Through May 2026, Lawton, Oklahoma CDL drivers earn $2,707 per week on average. The median is $2,000; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,394 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,011. Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction — with energy-sector service loads in the Anadarko and Arkoma basins and agricultural freight from wheat and cattle production.
What changed in May 2026
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Lawton, Oklahoma vs Oklahoma: the numbers that diverge
| Lawton, Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,707 | $2,301 | +18% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Regional routes | 9% | 14% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Lawton, Oklahoma sits 18% above the Oklahoma baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Lawton, Oklahoma
Across active CDL postings in Lawton, Oklahoma 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) | $2,230 | $2,000 | 623 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,631 | $1,600 | 416 |
| Owner Operator | $7,137 | $7,000 | 355 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Lawton, Oklahoma
Of active CDL postings in Lawton, Oklahoma this month, 9% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Lawton, Oklahoma postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 90%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 70%.
Driving CDL in Oklahoma
Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction with substantial through-traffic. Energy-sector service loads from the Anadarko and Arkoma basins add oil-and-gas equipment freight, especially in active drilling cycles. Agricultural freight (wheat, cattle, cotton) is steady outbound. Tornado season (April-June) shapes spring dispatch across the state — route planners watch the outlooks. Oklahoma has a low graduated state income tax; housing and operating costs are among the lowest in any major US state.
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- Best trucking companies in Lawton, Oklahoma
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- CDL driver salary in Oklahoma
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 May 2026.