$2,580 /week
~$134,160/year
Average CDL driver pay in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Browse 1,374 positions in Wilmington, North CarolinaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,900
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,030
avg across 423 jobs
Pay Distribution in Wilmington, North Carolina
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Wilmington, North Carolina
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Wilmington, North Carolina
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
70% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Wilmington, North Carolina
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Wilmington, North Carolina
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,374 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch95%
Live Load66%
Driver Load5%
Featured Opportunities in Wilmington, 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
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 Wilmington, North Carolina earns $2,580 per week, or approximately $134,160 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,374 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Wilmington, North Carolina earn $4,900 per week, which works out to roughly $254,800 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Wilmington, North Carolina. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,181/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,251/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,615/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 — 423 jobs in Wilmington, North Carolina currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,030.
Based on 1,374 current listings in Wilmington, North Carolina: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 70% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,374 open positions and an average pay of $134,160 per year in Wilmington, North Carolina, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $254,800 per year, and 423 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,030. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.