$2,638 /week
~$137,176/year
Average CDL driver pay in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Browse 1,412 positions in Altoona, PennsylvaniaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,093
avg across 439 jobs
Pay Distribution in Altoona, Pennsylvania
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,412 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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 Altoona, Pennsylvania earns $2,638 per week, or approximately $137,176 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,412 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Altoona, Pennsylvania earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,203/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,289/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,595/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 — 439 jobs in Altoona, Pennsylvania currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,093.
Based on 1,412 current listings in Altoona, Pennsylvania: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,412 open positions and an average pay of $137,176 per year in Altoona, Pennsylvania, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 439 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,093. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.