Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Oklahoma (September 2026)
In Oklahoma as of September 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,264 per week (median $1,850). Based on 1,958 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,992. 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.
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Oklahoma CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in 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) | $2,208 | $2,000 | 824 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,529 | $1,500 | 726 |
| Owner Operator | $6,995 | $7,000 | 408 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Oklahoma
Of active CDL postings in Oklahoma this month, 14% are regional and 83% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Oklahoma postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 65%.
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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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated September 2026.