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 $49,653, a CDL Driver-Class B (1-3 years)earns $54,919, a Heavy Truck Driver III (3-5 years)earns $61,471, a Heavy Truck Driver IV (5-7 years)earns $67,841,

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 $59,154, California $58,929, Massachusetts $58,144. 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: $61,458; CDL: $59,881; Truck Driver III (CDL-B): $55,300; Class B Cdl Truck Driver: $54,053; Cdl B Driver: $52,575.

CDL Driver-Class B Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL Driver-Class B in Rhode Island is $55,392 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): $67,707
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,414 to $61,839
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,882

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CDL Driver-Class B Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,839	$5,153	$1,189	$30
Average	$55,392	$4,616	$1,065	$27
25th Percentile	$50,414	$4,201	$970	$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: $59,154.
California: $58,929.
Massachusetts: $58,144.

District of Columbia $59,154 California $58,929 Massachusetts $58,144 Washington $57,930 New Jersey $57,909 Alaska $57,834 Connecticut $57,097 New York $56,798

Hawaii $55,841 Rhode Island $55,392 Maryland $55,088 Minnesota $54,671 Colorado $54,511 Illinois $54,458 Oregon $54,255 Delaware $54,105

New Hampshire $54,011 Virginia $53,800 Pennsylvania $53,186 Nevada $52,876 North Dakota $52,775 Michigan $52,614 Wisconsin $52,556 Vermont $52,438

Texas $52,112 Maine $52,091 Arizona $52,059 Ohio $52,021 Georgia $51,530 Indiana $51,284 Wyoming $51,236 Utah $51,161

Iowa $51,129 Kansas $50,873 Louisiana $50,798 North Carolina $50,771 Missouri $50,760 Florida $50,552 Montana $50,440 Nebraska $50,333

Kentucky $50,274 South Carolina $50,061 Tennessee $49,927 Idaho $49,874 New Mexico $49,484 Oklahoma $49,398 Alabama $49,083 South Dakota $48,554

Arkansas $48,265 West Virginia $48,110 Mississippi $47,646

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: $56,301
Albion: $55,366
Ashaway: $56,514

Adamsville, RI $56,301 Albion, RI $55,366 Ashaway, RI $56,514 Barrington, RI $55,366 Block Island, RI $56,221 Bradford, RI $56,477 Bristol, RI $55,312 Carolina, RI $56,018

Charlestown, RI $56,076 Chepachet, RI $55,259 Clayville, RI $55,312 Coventry, RI $55,259 West Greenwich, RI $55,222 East Greenwich, RI $55,296 Exeter, RI $56,477 Fiskeville, RI $55,366

Forestdale, RI $55,312 Foster, RI $55,222 Glendale, RI $55,222 Greene, RI $55,841 Greenville, RI $55,366 Harmony, RI $55,350 Harrisville, RI $55,259 Hope, RI $55,366

Hope Valley, RI $56,514 Hopkinton, RI $56,530 Jamestown, RI $55,964 Kenyon, RI $56,461 Little Compton, RI $56,279 Manville, RI $55,366 Mapleville, RI $55,222 Newport, RI $55,975

Middletown, RI $56,210 North Kingstown, RI $55,205 North Scituate, RI $55,350 Oakland, RI $55,275 Pascoag, RI $55,243 Pawtucket, RI $55,366 Central Falls, RI $55,366 Cumberland, RI $55,366

Lincoln, RI $55,366 Portsmouth, RI $55,750 Prudence Island, RI $55,259 Rockville, RI $56,530 Saunderstown, RI $55,996 Shannock, RI $56,445 Slatersville, RI $55,312 Slocum, RI $55,996

Tiverton, RI $56,317 Wakefield, RI $55,937 Kingston, RI $55,948 Narragansett, RI $55,959 Peace Dale, RI $55,937 Warren, RI $55,350 Warwick, RI $55,366 Westerly, RI $56,547

West Kingston, RI $55,980 West Warwick, RI $55,366 Wood River Junction, RI $56,477 Woonsocket, RI $55,312 North Smithfield, RI $55,350 Wyoming, RI $56,461 Providence, RI $55,366 Cranston, RI $55,366

North Providence, RI $55,366 East Providence, RI $55,366 Riverside, RI $55,366 Rumford, RI $55,366 Smithfield, RI $55,366 Johnston, RI $55,366

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 April 01, 2026

$50,414

Average $55,392/year

$61,839

$4,201

Average $4,616/month

$5,153

$970

Average $1,065/week

$1,189

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,839	$5,153	$1,189	$30
Average	$55,392	$4,616	$1,065	$27
25th Percentile	$50,414	$4,201	$970	$24

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