$2,572 /week
~$133,744/year
Average CDL driver pay in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Browse 1,368 positions in Corpus Christi, TexasMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,750
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,015
avg across 421 jobs
Pay Distribution in Corpus Christi, Texas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Corpus Christi, Texas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Corpus Christi, Texas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
1% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Corpus Christi, Texas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Corpus Christi, Texas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,368 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi, Texas earns $2,572 per week, or approximately $133,744 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,368 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi, Texas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,193/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,270/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,635/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 — 421 jobs in Corpus Christi, Texas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,015.
Based on 1,368 current listings in Corpus Christi, Texas: 26% offer dedicated routes, 1% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,368 open positions and an average pay of $133,744 per year in Corpus Christi, Texas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $247,000 per year, and 421 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,015. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.