$2,566 /week
~$133,432/year
Average CDL driver pay in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Browse 1,367 positions in Erie, PennsylvaniaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,750
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,076
avg across 425 jobs
Pay Distribution in Erie, Pennsylvania
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Erie, Pennsylvania
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Erie, Pennsylvania
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
88% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Erie, Pennsylvania
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Erie, Pennsylvania
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,367 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch95%
Live Load66%
Driver Load5%
Featured Opportunities in Erie, 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
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Erie, Pennsylvania earns $2,566 per week, or approximately $133,432 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,367 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Erie, Pennsylvania earn $4,750 per week, which works out to roughly $247,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Erie, Pennsylvania. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,251/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,300/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 — 425 jobs in Erie, Pennsylvania currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,076.
Based on 1,367 current listings in Erie, Pennsylvania: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 88% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,367 open positions and an average pay of $133,432 per year in Erie, Pennsylvania, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $247,000 per year, and 425 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,076. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.