Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Springfield, Massachusetts (May 2026)
$2,975/week average, $2,100 median for CDL drivers in Springfield, Massachusetts (May 2026). Based on 1,207 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,058. 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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How CDL pay breaks down in Springfield, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Springfield, 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) | $2,247 | $2,050 | 543 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,590 | $1,575 | 349 |
| Owner Operator | $7,397 | $7,500 | 315 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Springfield, Massachusetts
The route mix in Springfield, Massachusetts this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Springfield, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Springfield, Massachusetts vs Massachusetts: the numbers that diverge
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Springfield, Massachusetts sits 9% above the Massachusetts baseline.
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 Springfield, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Springfield, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
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.