Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Westfield, Massachusetts (May 2026)
Westfield, Massachusetts CDL drivers earn $2,979 per week on average (median $2,100) as of May 2026. Based on 1,204 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,054. 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 a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in May 2026
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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) | $2,247 | $2,050 | 543 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,590 | $1,575 | 345 |
| Owner Operator | $7,378 | $7,500 | 316 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Westfield, Massachusetts drivers actually run
10% of Westfield, Massachusetts's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Westfield, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Where Westfield, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Westfield, Massachusetts sits 9% above the Massachusetts baseline.
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 consistently in the worst US tier. 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 May 2026.