Median Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,250
Sign-On Bonus
$2,136
avg across 673 jobs
Pay Distribution in Missouri
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Missouri
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Missouri
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
83% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Missouri
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Missouri
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,203 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch92%
Live Load63%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Missouri
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 Missouri earns $2,107 per week, or approximately $109,564 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,750, based on 2,203 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Missouri earn $3,600 per week, which works out to roughly $187,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,250.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Missouri. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,933/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,157/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,503/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 — 673 jobs in Missouri currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,136.
Based on 2,203 current listings in Missouri: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 83% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,203 open positions and an average pay of $109,564 per year in Missouri, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $187,200 per year, and 673 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,136. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.