$2,521 /week
~$131,092/year
Average CDL driver pay in Houston, Texas.
Browse 1,566 positions in Houston, TexasMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,750
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$1,911
avg across 481 jobs
Pay Distribution in Houston, Texas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Houston, Texas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Houston, Texas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Houston, Texas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Houston, Texas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,566 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load65%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Houston, 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 Houston, Texas earns $2,521 per week, or approximately $131,092 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,566 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Houston, Texas earn $4,750 per week, which works out to roughly $247,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Houston, Texas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,043/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,236/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,595/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 — 481 jobs in Houston, Texas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,911.
Based on 1,566 current listings in Houston, Texas: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,566 open positions and an average pay of $131,092 per year in Houston, Texas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $247,000 per year, and 481 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,911. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.