Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lynn, Massachusetts (November 2026)
Lynn, Massachusetts CDL drivers: $2,875 average weekly pay, $2,150 median (November 2026). Based on 1,150 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,974. 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 the nation's largest life-sciences cluster generating cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Lynn, Massachusetts vs Massachusetts: the numbers that diverge
| Lynn, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,875 | $2,572 | +12% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lynn, Massachusetts's biggest divergence from Massachusetts is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Lynn, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Lynn, 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) | $2,354 | $2,150 | 532 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,608 | $1,600 | 325 |
| Owner Operator | $7,363 | $7,500 | 293 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Lynn, Massachusetts drivers actually run
10% of Lynn, Massachusetts's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Lynn, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
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 a recurring truck bottleneck. 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 Lynn, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Lynn, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.