What are the main factors that influence a CDL Driver-Class B's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CDL Driver-Class B's salary?

A CDL Driver-Class B's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Truck Driver I (0-1 years)earns $49,638, a CDL Driver-Class B (1-3 years)earns $54,901, a Heavy Truck Driver III (3-5 years)earns $61,457, a Heavy Truck Driver IV (5-7 years)earns $67,846,

What are the highest paying states for a CDL Driver-Class B?

CDL Driver-Class B salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CDL Driver-Class B roles are District of Columbia $59,135, California $58,911, Massachusetts $58,126. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CDL Driver-Class B roles make?

Salaries for CDL Driver-Class B level roles vary by specialization: B--B Sales Representative: $61,450; CDL: $59,866; Truck Driver III (CDL-B): $55,300; Class B Cdl Truck Driver: $54,039; Cdl B Driver: $52,560.

CDL Driver-Class B Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a CDL Driver-Class B make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL Driver-Class B in Rhode Island is $55,375 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a CDL Driver-Class B's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,698
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,408 to $61,826
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,885

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CDL Driver-Class B Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,826	$5,152	$1,189	$30
Average	$55,375	$4,615	$1,065	$27
25th Percentile	$50,408	$4,201	$969	$24

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Key Factors That Influence CDL Driver-Class B Salaries

A CDL Driver-Class B's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do CDL Driver-Class B Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CDL Driver-Class Bs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,135.
California: $58,911.
Massachusetts: $58,126.

District of Columbia $59,135 California $58,911 Massachusetts $58,126 Washington $57,912 New Jersey $57,891 Alaska $57,816 Connecticut $57,079 New York $56,780

Hawaii $55,824 Rhode Island $55,375 Maryland $55,071 Minnesota $54,654 Colorado $54,494 Illinois $54,441 Oregon $54,238 Delaware $54,088

New Hampshire $53,994 Virginia $53,784 Pennsylvania $53,170 Nevada $52,860 North Dakota $52,758 Michigan $52,598 Wisconsin $52,539 Vermont $52,422

Texas $52,096 Maine $52,075 Arizona $52,043 Ohio $52,005 Georgia $51,514 Indiana $51,268 Wyoming $51,220 Utah $51,145

Iowa $51,113 Kansas $50,857 Louisiana $50,782 North Carolina $50,755 Missouri $50,745 Florida $50,536 Montana $50,424 Nebraska $50,317

Kentucky $50,259 South Carolina $50,045 Tennessee $49,912 Idaho $49,858 New Mexico $49,468 Oklahoma $49,383 Alabama $49,068 South Dakota $48,539

Arkansas $48,251 West Virginia $48,096 Mississippi $47,631

Top Paying Cities for CDL Driver-Class Bs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $56,283
Albion: $55,349
Ashaway: $56,497

Adamsville, RI $56,283 Albion, RI $55,349 Ashaway, RI $56,497 Barrington, RI $55,349 Block Island, RI $56,203 Bradford, RI $56,460 Bristol, RI $55,295 Carolina, RI $56,000

Charlestown, RI $56,059 Chepachet, RI $55,242 Clayville, RI $55,295 Coventry, RI $55,242 West Greenwich, RI $55,204 East Greenwich, RI $55,279 Exeter, RI $56,460 Fiskeville, RI $55,349

Forestdale, RI $55,295 Foster, RI $55,204 Glendale, RI $55,204 Greene, RI $55,824 Greenville, RI $55,349 Harmony, RI $55,333 Harrisville, RI $55,242 Hope, RI $55,349

Hope Valley, RI $56,497 Hopkinton, RI $56,513 Jamestown, RI $55,947 Kenyon, RI $56,444 Little Compton, RI $56,262 Manville, RI $55,349 Mapleville, RI $55,204 Newport, RI $55,958

Middletown, RI $56,193 North Kingstown, RI $55,188 North Scituate, RI $55,333 Oakland, RI $55,258 Pascoag, RI $55,226 Pawtucket, RI $55,349 Central Falls, RI $55,349 Cumberland, RI $55,349

Lincoln, RI $55,349 Portsmouth, RI $55,733 Prudence Island, RI $55,242 Rockville, RI $56,513 Saunderstown, RI $55,979 Shannock, RI $56,428 Slatersville, RI $55,295 Slocum, RI $55,979

Tiverton, RI $56,299 Wakefield, RI $55,920 Kingston, RI $55,931 Narragansett, RI $55,942 Peace Dale, RI $55,920 Warren, RI $55,333 Warwick, RI $55,349 Westerly, RI $56,529

West Kingston, RI $55,963 West Warwick, RI $55,349 Wood River Junction, RI $56,460 Woonsocket, RI $55,295 North Smithfield, RI $55,333 Wyoming, RI $56,444 Providence, RI $55,349 Cranston, RI $55,349

North Providence, RI $55,349 East Providence, RI $55,349 Riverside, RI $55,349 Rumford, RI $55,349 Smithfield, RI $55,349 Johnston, RI $55,349

CDL Driver-Class B Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CDL Driver-Class B's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$50,408

Average $55,375/year

$61,826

$4,201

Average $4,615/month

$5,152

$969

Average $1,065/week

$1,189

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,826	$5,152	$1,189	$30
Average	$55,375	$4,615	$1,065	$27
25th Percentile	$50,408	$4,201	$969	$24

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