$2,604 /week
~$135,408/year
Average CDL driver pay in District of Columbia.
Browse 1,447 positions in District of ColumbiaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,750
Sign-On Bonus
$1,947
avg across 424 jobs
Pay Distribution in District of Columbia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in District of Columbia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in District of Columbia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in District of Columbia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in District of Columbia
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,447 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in District of Columbia
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in District of Columbia earns $2,604 per week, or approximately $135,408 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,447 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in District of Columbia earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,750.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in District of Columbia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,185/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,241/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,582/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 424 jobs in District of Columbia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,947.
Based on 1,447 current listings in District of Columbia: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,447 open positions and an average pay of $135,408 per year in District of Columbia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 424 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,947. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.