Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Marlborough, Massachusetts (July 2026)
Through July 2026, Marlborough, Massachusetts CDL drivers earn $2,956 per week on average. The median is $2,100; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,173 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,960. 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 July 2026
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Where Marlborough, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Marlborough, Massachusetts differs most from Massachusetts — 14% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Marlborough, 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) | $2,306 | $2,087 | 525 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,584 | $1,535 | 346 |
| Owner Operator | $7,456 | $7,500 | 302 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Marlborough, Massachusetts
The route mix in Marlborough, Massachusetts this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Marlborough, Massachusetts CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 85% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
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 Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Marlborough, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
The methodology behind the rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated July 2026.