Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Springfield, Ohio (July 2026)
CDL drivers in Springfield, Ohio earn $2,480 per week on average through July 2026. The median is $1,950, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,664 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,063. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in July 2026
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Where Springfield, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Springfield, Ohio | Ohio | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,480 | $2,121 | +17% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 79% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 64% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 60% | +7 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 83% | 72% | +11 pt |
| Local routes | 2% | 7% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Springfield, Ohio differs most from Ohio — 17% above statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across Springfield, Ohio
Across active CDL postings in Springfield, Ohio 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) | $2,219 | $2,000 | 716 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,524 | $1,500 | 569 |
| Owner Operator | $7,098 | $7,000 | 379 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
What Springfield, Ohio drivers actually run
The route mix in Springfield, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 15% regional, 83% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Springfield, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto, distribution, and pharmaceutical respectively). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
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How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated July 2026.