$2,395 /week
~$124,540/year
Average CDL driver pay in Hickory, North Carolina.
Browse 1,569 positions in Hickory, North CarolinaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,010
avg across 477 jobs
Pay Distribution in Hickory, North Carolina
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Hickory, North Carolina
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Hickory, North Carolina
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Hickory, North Carolina
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Hickory, North Carolina
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,569 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Hickory, 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 Hickory, North Carolina earns $2,395 per week, or approximately $124,540 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,569 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Hickory, North Carolina earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Hickory, North Carolina. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,105/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,214/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,590/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 — 477 jobs in Hickory, North Carolina currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,010.
Based on 1,569 current listings in Hickory, North Carolina: 27% offer dedicated routes, 3% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,569 open positions and an average pay of $124,540 per year in Hickory, North Carolina, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 477 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,010. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.