Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Plymouth, Minnesota (May 2026)
$2,599/week average, $2,000 median for CDL drivers in Plymouth, Minnesota (May 2026). Based on 1,420 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,114. Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, with large agricultural export volumes — soybeans, corn, and wheat — and a significant medical-device manufacturing sector.
What changed in May 2026
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How CDL pay breaks down in Plymouth, Minnesota
Across active CDL postings in Plymouth, Minnesota 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) | $2,246 | $2,050 | 616 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,533 | $1,500 | 461 |
| Owner Operator | $7,124 | $7,250 | 343 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Plymouth, Minnesota drivers actually run
The route mix in Plymouth, Minnesota this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Plymouth, Minnesota postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Where Plymouth, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Plymouth, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 8% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. The Twin Cities have unusually-designed truck-restricted bridges; first-time runs should consult routing notes carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Plymouth, Minnesota
- Best owner-operator companies in Plymouth, Minnesota
- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
The methodology behind the rankings
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 May 2026.