Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Muskogee, Oklahoma (May 2026)
Muskogee, Oklahoma CDL drivers earn $2,652 per week on average (median $2,000) as of May 2026. Based on 1,456 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,015. Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction — with energy-sector service loads in the Anadarko and Arkoma basins and agricultural freight from wheat and cattle production.
What changed in May 2026
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Muskogee, Oklahoma vs Oklahoma: the numbers that diverge
| Muskogee, Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,652 | $2,301 | +15% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 71% | 66% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Muskogee, Oklahoma's biggest divergence from Oklahoma is on average weekly pay, 15% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Muskogee, Oklahoma
Across active CDL postings in Muskogee, Oklahoma 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) | $2,232 | $2,000 | 646 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,624 | $1,600 | 450 |
| Owner Operator | $7,145 | $7,000 | 360 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Muskogee, Oklahoma
The route mix in Muskogee, Oklahoma this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 89% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Muskogee, Oklahoma CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 90% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Oklahoma
Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction with substantial through-traffic. Energy-sector service loads from the Anadarko and Arkoma basins add oil-and-gas equipment freight, especially in active drilling cycles. Agricultural freight (wheat, cattle, cotton) is steady outbound. Tornado season (April-June) shapes spring dispatch across the state — route planners watch the outlooks. Oklahoma has a low graduated state income tax; housing and operating costs are among the lowest in any major US state.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Muskogee, Oklahoma
- Best owner-operator companies in Muskogee, Oklahoma
- CDL driver salary in Oklahoma
How we compile these rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated May 2026.