Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Oregon (November 2026)
Oregon's CDL drivers earn $2,471 per week on average, $2,000 median, as of November 2026. Based on 1,288 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,132. Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through Portland and Eugene, with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain and auto imports, and agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber — generating significant outbound volumes.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 3.3% ($2,555 → $2,471).
- average sign-on bonus fell by 1.2% ($2,158 → $2,132).
Oregon CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Oregon 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) | $2,367 | $2,150 | 547 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,573 | $1,500 | 458 |
| Owner Operator | $7,259 | $7,500 | 283 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Oregon
Of active CDL postings in Oregon this month, 12% are regional and 82% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 6%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Oregon postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 82%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 66% and riders-allowed at 63%.
Driving CDL in Oregon
Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through the Willamette Valley (Portland-Salem-Eugene), with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain (one of the largest US wheat-export terminals) and auto imports. Agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber, Christmas trees in season — generate significant outbound volume. Mountain passes on I-84 east are winter operational variables. Oregon has no general sales tax but a high graduated state income tax. Cost of living in Portland is high; rural OR is more affordable.
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- Best trucking companies in Oregon
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- CDL driver salary in the United States
Where this data comes from
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 November 2026.