Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Somerville, Massachusetts (November 2026)
CDL pay in Somerville, Massachusetts averages $2,873/week (median $2,150) through November 2026. Based on 1,166 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,969. 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 the nation's largest life-sciences cluster generating cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Where Somerville, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
| Somerville, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,873 | $2,572 | +12% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Somerville, Massachusetts sits 12% above the Massachusetts baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Somerville, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Somerville, 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) | $2,368 | $2,150 | 536 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,605 | $1,600 | 333 |
| Owner Operator | $7,379 | $7,500 | 297 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Somerville, Massachusetts drivers actually run
10% of Somerville, Massachusetts's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Somerville, Massachusetts CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% 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 a recurring truck bottleneck. 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 Somerville, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Somerville, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.