$2,598 /week
~$135,096/year
Average CDL driver pay in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Browse 1,460 positions in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,093
avg across 451 jobs
Pay Distribution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,460 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns $2,598 per week, or approximately $135,096 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,460 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,199/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,268/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,577/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 — 451 jobs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,093.
Based on 1,460 current listings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,460 open positions and an average pay of $135,096 per year in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 451 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,093. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.