Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in St. George, Utah (May 2026)
St. George, Utah CDL drivers average $3,014 per week, median $2,200, as of May 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,067 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,189. Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior, with growing technology and outdoor-gear manufacturing adding to traditional mining and energy freight.
What changed in May 2026
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How St. George, Utah compares to Utah
| St. George, Utah | Utah | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $3,014 | $2,660 | +13% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 91% | 86% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
St. George, Utah's biggest divergence from Utah is on average weekly pay, 13% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in St. George, Utah
Across active CDL postings in St. George, Utah 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) | $2,331 | $2,100 | 474 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,634 | $1,600 | 310 |
| Owner Operator | $7,342 | $7,500 | 283 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across St. George, Utah
The route mix in St. George, Utah this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 91% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across St. George, Utah CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Utah
Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior. Growing technology (Silicon Slopes), outdoor gear manufacturing, and traditional mining and energy freight all add to the lane mix. Mountain driving is operational reality, not exception — Parley's Canyon east of SLC and the Wasatch passes are winter variables. Cost of living is moderate. Utah has a moderate flat state income tax. The state has unusually strict CDL drug-testing and reporting; check requirements if relocating from elsewhere.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in St. George, Utah
- Best owner-operator companies in St. George, Utah
- CDL driver salary in Utah
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated May 2026.