$2,619 /week

~$136,188/year

Average CDL driver pay in Texas.

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Median Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,005

avg across 470 jobs

Pay Distribution in Texas

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in Texas

Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,216$2,000$300 — $4,500680 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,602$1,521$300 — $3,200472 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,083$7,000$300 — $16,000361 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Texas

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home

Route Types in Texas

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in Texas

Average freight handling breakdown across 1,513 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load65%
Driver Load7%

Featured Opportunities in Texas

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CDL Salary by City in Texas

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