$2,309 /week
~$120,068/year
Average CDL driver pay in Minnesota.
Browse 1,668 positions in MinnesotaMedian Weekly
$1,875
Top Pay (90th)
$4,125
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,017
avg across 507 jobs
Pay Distribution in Minnesota
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Minnesota
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Minnesota
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
85% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Minnesota
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Minnesota
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,668 jobs.
Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch93%
Live Load66%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Minnesota
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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
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 Minnesota earns $2,309 per week, or approximately $120,068 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,875, based on 1,668 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Minnesota earn $4,125 per week, which works out to roughly $214,500 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Minnesota. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,069/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,263/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,502/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Zmile Inc is offering a OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo position paying $1,900–$2,100/week.
Yes — 507 jobs in Minnesota currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,017.
Based on 1,668 current listings in Minnesota: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 85% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,668 open positions and an average pay of $120,068 per year in Minnesota, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $214,500 per year, and 507 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,017. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.