$2,880 /week
~$149,760/year
Average CDL driver pay in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Browse 1,088 positions in Albuquerque, New MexicoMedian Weekly
$2,150
Top Pay (90th)
$5,550
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,967
avg across 356 jobs
Pay Distribution in Albuquerque, New Mexico
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,088 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch95%
Live Load65%
Driver Load5%
Featured Opportunities in Albuquerque, 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
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.
PRINTZ TRUCKING INC
Lease Purchase
$4,000 - $7,000 per week
Class A Regional Owner Operator Flatbed trailer
$4,000 - $7,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Albuquerque, New Mexico earns $2,880 per week, or approximately $149,760 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,150, based on 1,088 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Albuquerque, New Mexico earn $5,550 per week, which works out to roughly $288,600 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,271/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,373/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,655/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 — 356 jobs in Albuquerque, New Mexico currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,967.
Based on 1,088 current listings in Albuquerque, New Mexico: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,088 open positions and an average pay of $149,760 per year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $288,600 per year, and 356 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,967. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.