Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Peabody, Massachusetts (May 2026)
CDL pay in Peabody, Massachusetts averages $3,020/week (median $2,150) through May 2026. Based on 1,142 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,093. Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 metro grid through Boston, with Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo and a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in May 2026
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Peabody, Massachusetts vs Massachusetts: the numbers that diverge
| Peabody, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $3,020 | $2,732 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Peabody, Massachusetts differs most from Massachusetts — 11% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Peabody, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Peabody, Massachusetts 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) | $2,249 | $2,050 | 513 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,595 | $1,600 | 324 |
| Owner Operator | $7,428 | $7,500 | 305 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Peabody, Massachusetts
The route mix in Peabody, Massachusetts this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 88% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Peabody, Massachusetts CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Massachusetts
Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 grid through Boston, with the Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo. A dense biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster around Cambridge / Boston / Worcester requires cold-chain and hazmat-eligible lanes. The Big Dig tunnels have truck-height and hazmat restrictions worth checking before routing. Boston congestion is consistently in the worst US tier. Cost of living is among the highest nationally. Massachusetts has a moderate flat state income tax with an added surtax on very high incomes (not relevant for most drivers).
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Peabody, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Peabody, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated May 2026.