Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Stillwater, Oklahoma (May 2026)
Stillwater, Oklahoma CDL drivers: $2,694 average weekly pay, $2,000 median (May 2026). Based on 1,433 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,016. Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction — with energy-sector service loads in the Anadarko and Arkoma basins and agricultural freight from wheat and cattle production.
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Where Stillwater, Oklahoma differs from the Oklahoma baseline
| Stillwater, Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,694 | $2,301 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 71% | 66% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Regional routes | 9% | 14% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Stillwater, Oklahoma differs most from Oklahoma — 17% above statewide.
Stillwater, Oklahoma CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Stillwater, Oklahoma 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) | $2,237 | $2,000 | 637 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,629 | $1,600 | 437 |
| Owner Operator | $7,149 | $7,000 | 359 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Stillwater, Oklahoma
9% of Stillwater, Oklahoma's active CDL postings are regional and 89% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Stillwater, Oklahoma postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 90%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in Oklahoma
Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction with substantial through-traffic. Energy-sector service loads from the Anadarko and Arkoma basins add oil-and-gas equipment freight, especially in active drilling cycles. Agricultural freight (wheat, cattle, cotton) is steady outbound. Tornado season (April-June) shapes spring dispatch across the state — route planners watch the outlooks. Oklahoma has a low graduated state income tax; housing and operating costs are among the lowest in any major US state.
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Where this data comes from
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated May 2026.