Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Methuen, Massachusetts (November 2026)
Methuen, Massachusetts's CDL drivers earn $2,861 per week on average, $2,150 median, as of November 2026. Based on 1,165 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,955. 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.
How Methuen, Massachusetts compares to Massachusetts
| Methuen, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,861 | $2,572 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Methuen, Massachusetts sits 11% above the Massachusetts baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Methuen, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Methuen, 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) | $2,358 | $2,150 | 537 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,597 | $1,600 | 332 |
| Owner Operator | $7,349 | $7,500 | 296 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Methuen, Massachusetts drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Methuen, Massachusetts this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Methuen, Massachusetts CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 86% 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 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 Methuen, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Methuen, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.