$2,378 /week
~$123,656/year
Average CDL driver pay in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Browse 1,582 positions in Gastonia, North CarolinaMedian Weekly
$1,962
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,013
avg across 486 jobs
Pay Distribution in Gastonia, North Carolina
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Gastonia, North Carolina
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Gastonia, North Carolina
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Gastonia, North Carolina
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Gastonia, North Carolina
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,582 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Gastonia, North Carolina
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 Gastonia, North Carolina earns $2,378 per week, or approximately $123,656 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,962, based on 1,582 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Gastonia, North Carolina earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Gastonia, North Carolina. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,105/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,208/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,562/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 — 486 jobs in Gastonia, North Carolina currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,013.
Based on 1,582 current listings in Gastonia, North Carolina: 27% offer dedicated routes, 3% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,582 open positions and an average pay of $123,656 per year in Gastonia, North Carolina, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 486 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,013. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.