$2,715 /week
~$141,180/year
Average CDL driver pay in Washington, District of Columbia.
Browse 1,293 positions in Washington, District of ColumbiaMedian Weekly
$2,075
Top Pay (90th)
$5,250
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,964
avg across 379 jobs
Pay Distribution in Washington, District of Columbia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Washington, District of Columbia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Washington, District of Columbia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
1% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Washington, District of Columbia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Washington, District of Columbia
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,293 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Washington, District of Columbia
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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.
Zmile Inc
Hazmat CDL-A OTR Driver | $12,500/Month
$2,400 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Hazmat tanker
$2,400 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Washington, District of Columbia earns $2,715 per week, or approximately $141,180 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,075, based on 1,293 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Washington, District of Columbia earn $5,250 per week, which works out to roughly $273,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Washington, District of Columbia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,264/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,263/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,589/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Gurung Trucking LLC is offering a Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated position paying $1,300–$1,700/week.
Yes — 379 jobs in Washington, District of Columbia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,964.
Based on 1,293 current listings in Washington, District of Columbia: 27% offer dedicated routes, 1% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,293 open positions and an average pay of $141,180 per year in Washington, District of Columbia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $273,000 per year, and 379 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,964. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.