Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Nampa, Idaho (November 2026)
Nampa, Idaho CDL drivers earn $2,861 per week on average (median $2,150) as of November 2026. Based on 1,069 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,102. Idaho freight runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with large agricultural exports of potatoes, dairy, and barley and the Boise metro serving as the main regional distribution center.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Where Nampa, Idaho differs from the Idaho baseline
| Nampa, Idaho | Idaho | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,861 | $2,598 | +10% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 90% | 85% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Nampa, Idaho sits 10% above the Idaho baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Nampa, Idaho
Across active CDL postings in Nampa, Idaho 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) | $2,399 | $2,212 | 485 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,596 | $1,560 | 312 |
| Owner Operator | $7,310 | $7,500 | 272 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Nampa, Idaho drivers actually run
The route mix in Nampa, Idaho this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 90% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Nampa, Idaho CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Idaho
Idaho CDL work runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with Boise serving as the regional distribution hub. Agricultural exports — potatoes, dairy, barley — generate heavy outbound reefer freight, especially in late summer and fall. Boise's growing semiconductor sector (Micron) and broader tech presence add high-value freight. Cost of living in the Boise metro is rising but stays below the West Coast metros. Idaho has a moderate flat state income tax. Winter on US-95 north of Boise is more severe than newcomers expect.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Nampa, Idaho
- Best owner-operator companies in Nampa, Idaho
- CDL driver salary in Idaho
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 November 2026.