$2,494 /week
~$129,688/year
Average CDL driver pay in New Mexico.
Browse 1,597 positions in New MexicoMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,500
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,066
avg across 507 jobs
Pay Distribution in New Mexico
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in New Mexico
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in New Mexico
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in New Mexico
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in New Mexico
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,597 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in New Mexico
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 New Mexico earns $2,494 per week, or approximately $129,688 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,597 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in New Mexico earn $4,500 per week, which works out to roughly $234,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in New Mexico. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,080/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,259/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,608/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 — 507 jobs in New Mexico currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,066.
Based on 1,597 current listings in New Mexico: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,597 open positions and an average pay of $129,688 per year in New Mexico, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $234,000 per year, and 507 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,066. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.