$2,117 /week
~$110,084/year
Average CDL driver pay in Wisconsin.
Browse 2,077 positions in WisconsinMedian Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$3,700
Pay Range
$300 – $6,800
Sign-On Bonus
$2,110
avg across 607 jobs
Pay Distribution in Wisconsin
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Wisconsin
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Wisconsin
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
81% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Wisconsin
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Wisconsin
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,077 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch92%
Live Load64%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Wisconsin
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
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Wisconsin earns $2,117 per week, or approximately $110,084 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,750, based on 2,077 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Wisconsin earn $3,700 per week, which works out to roughly $192,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,800.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Wisconsin. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,896/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,214/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,458/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 — 607 jobs in Wisconsin currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,110.
Based on 2,077 current listings in Wisconsin: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 81% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,077 open positions and an average pay of $110,084 per year in Wisconsin, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $192,400 per year, and 607 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,110. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.