Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Murray, Utah (May 2026)
In Murray, Utah as of May 2026, the average weekly CDL pay is $2,964 with a median of $2,150. Both figures are computed against currently-active job postings, not historical surveys. Based on 1,120 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,221. Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior, with growing technology and outdoor-gear manufacturing adding to traditional mining and energy freight.
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How CDL pay breaks down in Murray, Utah
Across active CDL postings in Murray, Utah 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) | $2,326 | $2,100 | 480 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,598 | $1,560 | 354 |
| Owner Operator | $7,333 | $7,500 | 286 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Murray, Utah
Of active CDL postings in Murray, Utah 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 Murray, Utah postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
How Murray, Utah compares to Utah
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Murray, Utah sits 11% above the Utah baseline.
Driving CDL in Utah
Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior. Growing technology (Silicon Slopes), outdoor gear manufacturing, and traditional mining and energy freight all add to the lane mix. Mountain driving is operational reality, not exception — Parley's Canyon east of SLC and the Wasatch passes are winter variables. Cost of living is moderate. Utah has a moderate flat state income tax. The state has unusually strict CDL drug-testing and reporting; check requirements if relocating from elsewhere.
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- Best trucking companies in Murray, Utah
- Best owner-operator companies in Murray, Utah
- CDL driver salary in Utah
The methodology behind the rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated May 2026.