Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Tigard, Oregon (July 2026)
Tigard, Oregon's CDL drivers earn $2,809 per week on average, $2,072 median, as of July 2026. Based on 1,055 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,953. Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through Portland and Eugene, with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain and auto imports, and agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber — generating significant outbound volumes.
What changed in July 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Tigard, Oregon
Across active CDL postings in Tigard, Oregon 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) | $2,329 | $2,112 | 456 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,596 | $1,500 | 334 |
| Owner Operator | $7,551 | $7,500 | 265 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
What Tigard, Oregon drivers actually run
10% of Tigard, Oregon's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Tigard, Oregon CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 85% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Tigard, Oregon vs Oregon: the numbers that diverge
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Tigard, Oregon sits 11% above the Oregon baseline.
Driving CDL in Oregon
Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through the Willamette Valley (Portland-Salem-Eugene), with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain (one of the largest US wheat-export terminals) and auto imports. Agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber, Christmas trees in season — generate significant outbound volume. Mountain passes on I-84 east and on US-26 west of Mt. Hood are winter operational variables. Oregon has no general sales tax but a high graduated state income tax. Cost of living in Portland is high; rural OR is more affordable.
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- Best trucking companies in Tigard, Oregon
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- CDL driver salary in Oregon
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated July 2026.