$2,406 /week
~$125,112/year
Average CDL driver pay in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Browse 1,574 positions in Owensboro, KentuckyMedian Weekly
$1,975
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,012
avg across 495 jobs
Pay Distribution in Owensboro, Kentucky
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Owensboro, Kentucky
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Owensboro, Kentucky
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Owensboro, Kentucky
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Owensboro, Kentucky
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,574 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Owensboro, Kentucky
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
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Owensboro, Kentucky earns $2,406 per week, or approximately $125,112 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,975, based on 1,574 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Owensboro, Kentucky earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Owensboro, Kentucky. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,091/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,242/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,579/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 — 495 jobs in Owensboro, Kentucky currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,012.
Based on 1,574 current listings in Owensboro, Kentucky: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,574 open positions and an average pay of $125,112 per year in Owensboro, Kentucky, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 495 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,012. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.