$2,611 /week
~$135,772/year
Average CDL driver pay in Galveston, Texas.
Browse 1,490 positions in Galveston, TexasMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,100
Sign-On Bonus
$1,932
avg across 457 jobs
Pay Distribution in Galveston, Texas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Galveston, Texas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Galveston, Texas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Galveston, Texas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Galveston, Texas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,490 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Galveston, 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 Galveston, Texas earns $2,611 per week, or approximately $135,772 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,490 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Galveston, Texas earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,100.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Galveston, Texas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,090/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,245/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,616/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 — 457 jobs in Galveston, Texas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,932.
Based on 1,490 current listings in Galveston, Texas: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,490 open positions and an average pay of $135,772 per year in Galveston, Texas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 457 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,932. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.