$2,879 /week
~$149,708/year
Average CDL driver pay in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Browse 1,094 positions in Santa Fe, New MexicoMedian Weekly
$2,150
Top Pay (90th)
$5,550
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,942
avg across 359 jobs
Pay Distribution in Santa Fe, New Mexico
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, New Mexico
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,094 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch95%
Live Load66%
Driver Load5%
Featured Opportunities in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, New Mexico earns $2,879 per week, or approximately $149,708 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,150, based on 1,094 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, New Mexico. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,309/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,338/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,651/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 — 359 jobs in Santa Fe, New Mexico currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,942.
Based on 1,094 current listings in Santa Fe, 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 1,094 open positions and an average pay of $149,708 per year in Santa Fe, New Mexico, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $288,600 per year, and 359 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,942. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.