$2,562 /week
~$133,224/year
Average CDL driver pay in Abilene, Texas.
Browse 1,440 positions in Abilene, TexasMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,750
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,936
avg across 447 jobs
Pay Distribution in Abilene, Texas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Abilene, Texas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Abilene, Texas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
88% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Abilene, Texas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Abilene, Texas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,440 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Abilene, Texas
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 Abilene, Texas earns $2,562 per week, or approximately $133,224 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,440 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Abilene, Texas 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 Abilene, Texas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,188/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,269/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,634/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 — 447 jobs in Abilene, Texas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,936.
Based on 1,440 current listings in Abilene, Texas: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 88% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,440 open positions and an average pay of $133,224 per year in Abilene, Texas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $247,000 per year, and 447 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,936. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.