Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Leominster, Massachusetts (May 2026)
Leominster, Massachusetts CDL drivers earn $2,966 per week on average (median $2,100) as of May 2026. Based on 1,198 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,081. Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 metro grid through Boston, with Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo and a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in May 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Leominster, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Leominster, Massachusetts 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) | $2,247 | $2,050 | 529 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,581 | $1,550 | 357 |
| Owner Operator | $7,405 | $7,500 | 312 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Leominster, Massachusetts
The route mix in Leominster, Massachusetts this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 86% OTR, 3% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Leominster, Massachusetts CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Leominster, Massachusetts vs Massachusetts: the numbers that diverge
Leominster, Massachusetts's biggest divergence from Massachusetts is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Massachusetts
Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 grid through Boston, with the Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo. A dense biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster around Cambridge / Boston / Worcester requires cold-chain and hazmat-eligible lanes. The Big Dig tunnels have truck-height and hazmat restrictions worth checking before routing. Boston congestion is consistently in the worst US tier. Cost of living is among the highest nationally. Massachusetts has a moderate flat state income tax with an added surtax on very high incomes (not relevant for most drivers).
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Leominster, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Leominster, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.