$2,605 /week
~$135,460/year
Average CDL driver pay in Columbia, Missouri.
Browse 1,511 positions in Columbia, MissouriMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,062
avg across 478 jobs
Pay Distribution in Columbia, Missouri
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Columbia, Missouri
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Columbia, Missouri
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Columbia, Missouri
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Columbia, Missouri
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,511 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Columbia, 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 Columbia, Missouri earns $2,605 per week, or approximately $135,460 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,511 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Columbia, Missouri earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Columbia, Missouri. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,048/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,263/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,597/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 — 478 jobs in Columbia, Missouri currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,062.
Based on 1,511 current listings in Columbia, Missouri: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 69% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,511 open positions and an average pay of $135,460 per year in Columbia, Missouri, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 478 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,062. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.