Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Wyoming (November 2026)
$2,643/week average, $2,087 median for CDL drivers in Wyoming (November 2026). Based on 1,293 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,095. Wyoming freight is shaped by I-80 as the high-altitude transcontinental corridor and energy-sector trucking for coal from the Powder River Basin, crude oil, and trona (soda ash) mining — among the highest freight intensity per capita in the US.
What changed in November 2026
- median weekly pay rose by 1.8% ($2,050 → $2,087).
- average sign-on bonus fell by 1.1% ($2,118 → $2,095).
Wyoming CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Wyoming 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) | $2,378 | $2,200 | 560 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,594 | $1,550 | 421 |
| Owner Operator | $7,157 | $7,250 | 312 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Wyoming
Of active CDL postings in Wyoming this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Wyoming postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Wyoming
Wyoming freight is shaped by I-80 as the high-altitude transcontinental corridor — wind events on I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins shut down trucking with some regularity in winter. Energy-sector trucking for coal from the Powder River Basin (the largest coal-producing region in the US), crude oil, and trona (soda ash) mining carry most of the dispatch volume — Wyoming has one of the highest freight intensities per capita in the country. Cost of living is below the national average; Wyoming has no state income tax. The state is sparsely populated — distances are real and weather is the operational reality.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Wyoming
- Best owner-operator companies in Wyoming
- CDL driver salary in the United States
Where this data comes from
Composite-score formula: compensation × 0.30, FMCSA safety × 0.25, benefits × 0.25, operational performance × 0.20. Compensation is anchored on pay percentile and lifted by sign-on bonus tier and guaranteed-pay availability. Operational performance is built mostly from driver-application response data in Lanefinder's platform, with fleet-scale percentile contributing a smaller portion. Updated November 2026.