Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Westfield, Massachusetts (November 2026)
Westfield, Massachusetts CDL drivers earn $2,846 per week on average (median $2,106) as of November 2026. Based on 1,209 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,949. 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 the nation's largest life-sciences cluster generating cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Where Westfield, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
| Westfield, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,846 | $2,572 | +11% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 82% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Westfield, Massachusetts sits 11% above the Massachusetts baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Westfield, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Westfield, 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) | $2,372 | $2,150 | 556 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,607 | $1,600 | 348 |
| Owner Operator | $7,325 | $7,500 | 305 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Westfield, Massachusetts drivers actually run
11% of Westfield, Massachusetts's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Westfield, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
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 a recurring truck bottleneck. 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 Westfield, Massachusetts
- Best owner-operator companies in Westfield, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
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 November 2026.