$2,642 /week
~$137,384/year
Average CDL driver pay in Baltimore, Maryland.
Browse 1,360 positions in Baltimore, MarylandMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,923
avg across 396 jobs
Pay Distribution in Baltimore, Maryland
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Baltimore, Maryland
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Baltimore, Maryland
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Baltimore, Maryland
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Baltimore, Maryland
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,360 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Baltimore, Maryland
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 Baltimore, Maryland earns $2,642 per week, or approximately $137,384 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,360 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Baltimore, Maryland earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Baltimore, Maryland. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,224/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,253/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,585/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 — 396 jobs in Baltimore, Maryland currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,923.
Based on 1,360 current listings in Baltimore, Maryland: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,360 open positions and an average pay of $137,384 per year in Baltimore, Maryland, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 396 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,923. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.