Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Woodbury, Minnesota (November 2026)
CDL drivers in Woodbury, Minnesota earn $2,604 per week on average through November 2026. The median is $2,000, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,429 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,984. Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, with large agricultural export volumes — soybeans, corn, and wheat — and a significant medical-device manufacturing sector.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How CDL pay breaks down in Woodbury, Minnesota
Across active CDL postings in Woodbury, Minnesota 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) | $2,355 | $2,150 | 640 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,559 | $1,500 | 456 |
| Owner Operator | $7,155 | $7,500 | 333 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Woodbury, Minnesota
The route mix in Woodbury, Minnesota this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 88% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Woodbury, Minnesota CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Where Woodbury, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Woodbury, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 12% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. First-time Twin Cities runs should check truck-route restrictions carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Woodbury, Minnesota
- Best owner-operator companies in Woodbury, Minnesota
- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
The methodology behind the rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated November 2026.