Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (May 2026)
Through May 2026, the average CDL driver in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma earns $2,694 per week (median $2,000). Based on 1,429 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,008. Oklahoma City is the I-35 / I-40 junction — a major north-south and east-west crossroads — with energy-sector service loads from the Anadarko Basin, agricultural freight of wheat and cattle, and regional distribution for central Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma vs Oklahoma: the numbers that diverge
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,694 | $2,301 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 71% | 66% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma's biggest divergence from Oklahoma is on average weekly pay, 17% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Across active CDL postings in Oklahoma City, 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) | $2,237 | $2,000 | 630 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,626 | $1,600 | 439 |
| Owner Operator | $7,172 | $7,000 | 360 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
10% of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma's active CDL postings are regional and 89% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Oklahoma City, Oklahoma CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 90% take-truck-home, 72% 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.
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- Best trucking companies in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- 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.