Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (November 2026)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota CDL drivers: $2,717 average weekly pay, $2,100 median (November 2026). Based on 1,260 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,941. Sioux Falls is the I-29 / I-90 junction in southeastern South Dakota, serving as a regional distribution hub with regional grain and livestock freight and a major meat-packing sector in the metro.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Sioux Falls, South Dakota 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) | $2,354 | $2,150 | 591 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,606 | $1,600 | 357 |
| Owner Operator | $7,250 | $7,500 | 312 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The route mix in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 91% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Sioux Falls, South Dakota CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
How Sioux Falls, South Dakota compares to South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota's biggest divergence from South Dakota is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls anchors eastern South Dakota at the I-29 / I-90 cross. Banking and financial-sector supply chains (Citibank N.A. — the banking subsidiary — is headquartered here, along with Wells Fargo regional operations), agricultural processing (Smithfield, others), and consumer-goods distribution drive freight. SD has no state income tax — meaningful for residency. Severe prairie winter is the constant.
Driving CDL in South Dakota
South Dakota freight runs on I-29 north-south and I-90 east-west, with Sioux Falls as the primary distribution hub. Agricultural shipments of corn, soybeans, and cattle account for the bulk of statewide load volume. Cost of living is below the national average, and South Dakota has no state income tax — both meaningful for drivers based here. Winter on the I-90 stretch through the prairie is severe (drifting snow, ice). Western SD is genuinely remote — long fuel-stop gaps. Cattle hauling in the western half is a distinct seasonal segment.
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Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.