CDL Driver Salary in Virginia

How much does a CDL Driver make in Virginia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL Driver in Virginia is $53,682 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,619
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,856 to $59,930
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,463

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CDL Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,930	$4,994	$1,152	$29
Average	$53,682	$4,473	$1,032	$26
25th Percentile	$48,856	$4,071	$940	$23

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Key Factors That Influence CDL Driver Salaries

A CDL Driver'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 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 Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,023.
California: $58,799.
Massachusetts: $58,016.

District of Columbia $59,023 California $58,799 Massachusetts $58,016 Washington $57,802 New Jersey $57,781 Alaska $57,706 Connecticut $56,971 New York $56,672

Hawaii $55,718 Rhode Island $55,270 Maryland $54,966 Minnesota $54,551 Colorado $54,391 Illinois $54,337 Oregon $54,135 Delaware $53,986

New Hampshire $53,892 Virginia $53,682 Pennsylvania $53,069 Nevada $52,759 North Dakota $52,658 Michigan $52,498 Wisconsin $52,440 Vermont $52,322

Texas $51,997 Maine $51,976 Arizona $51,944 Ohio $51,906 Georgia $51,416 Indiana $51,171 Wyoming $51,123 Utah $51,048

Iowa $51,016 Kansas $50,760 Louisiana $50,686 North Carolina $50,659 Missouri $50,648 Florida $50,441 Montana $50,329 Nebraska $50,222

Kentucky $50,163 South Carolina $49,950 Tennessee $49,817 Idaho $49,763 New Mexico $49,374 Oklahoma $49,289 Alabama $48,975 South Dakota $48,447

Arkansas $48,159 West Virginia $48,004 Mississippi $47,541

Top Paying Cities for CDL Drivers

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:

Ivanhoe: $49,369
Lambsburg: $49,474
Laurel Fork: $49,529

Ivanhoe, VA $49,369 Lambsburg, VA $49,474 Laurel Fork, VA $49,529 Marion, VA $49,112 Max Meadows, VA $49,447 Meadowview, VA $48,669 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $49,064 Rocky Gap, VA $49,091

Ruther Glen, VA $51,784 Sealston, VA $53,124 Sharps, VA $51,556 Spotsylvania, VA $52,268 Sparta, VA $51,994 Stafford, VA $54,658 Stratford, VA $52,565 Tappahannock, VA $51,875

Thornburg, VA $52,440 Unionville, VA $51,589 Village, VA $51,810 Warsaw, VA $51,994 Weems, VA $50,974 Sandy Point, VA $52,062 White Stone, VA $50,832 Wicomico Church, VA $51,202

Woodford, VA $52,226 Zacata, VA $52,402 Winchester, VA $52,156 Bentonville, VA $51,709 Berryville, VA $52,908 Boyce, VA $53,005 Brucetown, VA $52,191 Chester Gap, VA $52,696

Clear Brook, VA $51,928 Cross Junction, VA $50,244 Fishers Hill, VA $50,966 Flint Hill, VA $52,410 Front Royal, VA $52,441 Gore, VA $50,525 Hume, VA $53,119 Huntly, VA $52,498

Strasburg, VA $50,767 Linden, VA $53,248 Markham, VA $53,236 Maurertown, VA $50,077 Middletown, VA $51,759 Millwood, VA $52,910 Rileyville, VA $51,130 Earlysville, VA $50,380

Esmont, VA $49,914 Faber, VA $49,693 Fishersville, VA $50,156 Free Union, VA $50,297 Gordonsville, VA $50,824 Greenwood, VA $50,095 Ivy, VA $50,402 Keene, VA $50,116

Keswick, VA $50,501 Locust Dale, VA $51,052 Lovingston, VA $49,160 Lyndhurst, VA $49,531 Montpelier Station, VA $50,837 Nellysford, VA $49,588 North Garden, VA $50,067 Orange, VA $51,334

Palmyra, VA $50,523 Piney River, VA $48,931 Quinque, VA $50,509 Roseland, VA $49,120 Ruckersville, VA $50,488 Schuyler, VA $49,739 Shipman, VA $49,153 Somerset, VA $50,839

Stanardsville, VA $50,341 Troy, VA $50,579 Tyro, VA $49,253 Waynesboro, VA $50,232 White Hall, VA $50,322 Woodberry Forest, VA $51,035 Achilles, VA $50,260 Amelia Court House, VA $51,193

Ark, VA $50,580 Arvonia, VA $50,131 Ashland, VA $51,691 Aylett, VA $51,716 Barhamsville, VA $50,971 Beaumont, VA $51,181 Beaverdam, VA $51,686 Bena, VA $50,245

Bohannon, VA $50,451 Bremo Bluff, VA $50,456 Bruington, VA $51,612 Bumpass, VA $51,608 Cardinal, VA $50,474 Cartersville, VA $50,874 Charles City, VA $51,290 Christchurch, VA $50,871

Church View, VA $50,989 Cobbs Creek, VA $50,614 Columbia, VA $50,742 Crozier, VA $51,522 Cumberland, VA $50,460 Deltaville, VA $50,655 Diggs, VA $50,471 Redwood, VA $49,118

Rich Creek, VA $49,286 Ridgeway, VA $49,629 Riner, VA $49,281 Ripplemead, VA $49,153 Rocky Mount, VA $49,163 Salem, VA $48,923 Sandy Level, VA $49,268 Shawsville, VA $49,074

Spencer, VA $49,617 Staffordsville, VA $49,370 Stanleytown, VA $49,711 Stuart, VA $49,604 Thaxton, VA $49,015 Troutville, VA $48,996 Union Hall, VA $49,171 Vesta, VA $49,541

Villamont, VA $48,991 Vinton, VA $48,899 Wirtz, VA $49,020 Woolwine, VA $49,507 Bristol, VA $47,692 Abingdon, VA $48,400 Andover, VA $48,256 Appalachia, VA $48,256

Bee, VA $48,852 Ben Hur, VA $48,456 Big Stone Gap, VA $47,826 Birchleaf, VA $48,900 Blackwater, VA $47,885 Castlewood, VA $48,025 Cleveland, VA $48,608 Clinchco, VA $48,857

Clintwood, VA $48,802 Coeburn, VA $48,336 Damascus, VA $48,779 Dante, VA $48,611 Davenport, VA $48,947 Dryden, VA $47,982 Duffield, VA $47,576 Dungannon, VA $47,749

East Stone Gap, VA $47,926 Ewing, VA $49,068 Fort Blackmore, VA $47,444 Gate City, VA $47,120 Haysi, VA $49,137 Hiltons, VA $47,231 Honaker, VA $48,880 Jonesville, VA $48,574

Keokee, VA $48,124 Lebanon, VA $48,420 Mc Clure, VA $48,621 Mendota, VA $47,707 Nickelsville, VA $47,507 Nora, VA $48,493 Norton, VA $48,308 Pennington Gap, VA $48,113

Pound, VA $48,508 Rosedale, VA $48,826 Rose Hill, VA $48,983 Saint Charles, VA $48,395 Saint Paul, VA $48,332 Weber City, VA $46,976 Whitetop, VA $48,970 Wise, VA $48,437

Pulaski, VA $49,496 Atkins, VA $49,078 Austinville, VA $49,475 Barren Springs, VA $49,517 Bastian, VA $49,085 Bland, VA $49,200 Broadford, VA $49,034 Cana, VA $49,550

Ceres, VA $49,038 Chilhowie, VA $49,021 Cripple Creek, VA $49,243 Crockett, VA $49,231 Draper, VA $49,455 Dugspur, VA $49,491 Elk Creek, VA $49,209 Emory, VA $48,883

Fancy Gap, VA $49,508 Fries, VA $49,374 Galax, VA $49,454 Glade Spring, VA $48,786 Rural Retreat, VA $49,169 Saltville, VA $49,043 Speedwell, VA $49,201 Sugar Grove, VA $49,090

Tannersville, VA $49,004 Troutdale, VA $49,055 Willis, VA $49,465 Woodlawn, VA $49,485 Wytheville, VA $49,346 Staunton, VA $50,171 Augusta Springs, VA $49,959 Bacova, VA $49,725

Blue Grass, VA $49,744 Brownsburg, VA $49,447 Buena Vista, VA $49,042 Churchville, VA $50,311 Clifton Forge, VA $49,557 Covington, VA $49,288 Craigsville, VA $49,964 Crimora, VA $50,363

Deerfield, VA $50,004 Doe Hill, VA $49,961 Fairfield, VA $49,374 Fort Defiance, VA $50,399 Glen Wilton, VA $49,368 Goshen, VA $49,750 Greenville, VA $49,719 Grottoes, VA $50,409

Head Waters, VA $50,044 Hot Springs, VA $49,586 Iron Gate, VA $49,641 Lexington, VA $49,461 Low Moor, VA $49,526 Mc Dowell, VA $49,981 Middlebrook, VA $49,731 Millboro, VA $49,770

Mint Spring, VA $49,981 Montebello, VA $49,278 Monterey, VA $49,837 Mount Sidney, VA $50,422 Mustoe, VA $49,920 New Hope, VA $50,393 Port Republic, VA $50,382 Raphine, VA $49,507

Rockbridge Baths, VA $49,556 Selma, VA $49,574 Steeles Tavern, VA $49,609 Stuarts Draft, VA $49,794 Swoope, VA $50,083 Verona, VA $50,422 Vesuvius, VA $49,167 Warm Springs, VA $49,740

West Augusta, VA $50,113 Weyers Cave, VA $50,434 Williamsville, VA $50,009 Lynchburg, VA $48,308 Altavista, VA $48,767 Alton, VA $49,832 Amherst, VA $48,637 Appomattox, VA $48,724

Bedford, VA $49,021 Big Island, VA $48,753 Blairs, VA $49,821 Brookneal, VA $48,960 Buffalo Junction, VA $49,990 Callands, VA $49,580 Chatham, VA $49,620 Clifford, VA $48,711

Clover, VA $49,711 Cluster Springs, VA $49,987 Coleman Falls, VA $48,508 Concord, VA $48,375 Crystal Hill, VA $49,634 Danville, VA $49,860 Hillsville, VA $49,550 Carson, VA $51,459

Hiwassee, VA $49,388 Independence, VA $49,216 Annandale, VA $58,559 Burke, VA $58,011 Dumfries, VA $56,312 Dunn Loring, VA $58,635 Fairfax, VA $57,759 Fairfax Station, VA $57,602

Falls Church, VA $58,686 Fort Belvoir, VA $57,976 Great Falls, VA $57,761 Greenway, VA $58,685 Lorton, VA $57,649 Merrifield, VA $58,500 Mc Lean, VA $58,679 West Mclean, VA $58,685

Mount Vernon, VA $58,194 Newington, VA $58,060 Dry Fork, VA $49,724 Brooke, VA $54,261 Evington, VA $48,576 Forest, VA $48,481 Gladstone, VA $48,766 Gladys, VA $48,767

Glasgow, VA $49,079 Goode, VA $48,642 Gretna, VA $49,267 Halifax, VA $49,818 Howardsville, VA $49,738 Hurt, VA $48,991 Java, VA $49,563 Ararat, VA $49,538

Axton, VA $49,691 Bassett, VA $49,655 Belspring, VA $49,397 Bent Mountain, VA $48,978 Blacksburg, VA $49,164 Blue Ridge, VA $48,962 Boones Mill, VA $48,944 Buchanan, VA $49,127

Callaway, VA $49,072 Christiansburg, VA $49,169 Cascade, VA $49,648 Catawba, VA $49,043 Check, VA $49,148 Claudville, VA $49,509 Cloverdale, VA $48,871 Collinsville, VA $49,820

Copper Hill, VA $49,083 Critz, VA $49,588 Daleville, VA $48,921 Dublin, VA $49,423 Eagle Rock, VA $49,269 Eggleston, VA $49,324 Elliston, VA $49,033 Ferrum, VA $49,346

Fieldale, VA $49,749 Fincastle, VA $49,073 Floyd, VA $49,350 Glade Hill, VA $49,130 Glen Lyn, VA $49,167 Goodview, VA $48,956 Hardy, VA $48,936 Henry, VA $49,420

Huddleston, VA $49,118 Keeling, VA $49,771 Chester, VA $51,701 Chesterfield, VA $51,670 Church Road, VA $51,500 Colonial Heights, VA $51,723 Courtland, VA $50,479 Dendron, VA $50,631

Dewitt, VA $51,335 Dinwiddie, VA $51,475 Disputanta, VA $51,517 Dolphin, VA $50,771 Drewryville, VA $50,369 Ebony, VA $50,021 Elberon, VA $50,422 Emporia, VA $50,483

Ford, VA $51,380 Franklin, VA $50,324 Freeman, VA $50,760 Gasburg, VA $50,129 Hopewell, VA $51,616 Ivor, VA $50,405 Jarratt, VA $50,919 Lawrenceville, VA $50,583

Mc Kenney, VA $51,201 Meredithville, VA $50,510 Newsoms, VA $50,158 Prince George, VA $51,664 Rawlings, VA $51,003 Sedley, VA $50,547 Skippers, VA $50,281 Spring Grove, VA $50,905

Stony Creek, VA $51,198 Surry, VA $50,299 Sussex, VA $51,083 Sutherland, VA $51,621 Valentines, VA $50,176 Wakefield, VA $50,612 Warfield, VA $51,045 Waverly, VA $51,010

White Plains, VA $50,148 Wilsons, VA $51,228 Yale, VA $50,876 Zuni, VA $50,386 Claremont, VA $50,973 Farmville, VA $50,017 Baskerville, VA $49,935 Indian Valley, VA $49,422

Mc Coy, VA $49,315 Martinsville, VA $49,738 Meadows Of Dan, VA $49,554 Moneta, VA $49,037 Montvale, VA $49,037 Narrows, VA $49,315 Newbern, VA $49,358 New Castle, VA $49,076

Newport, VA $49,188 New River, VA $49,494 Oriskany, VA $49,171 Paint Bank, VA $49,094 Parrott, VA $49,338 Patrick Springs, VA $49,645 Pearisburg, VA $49,364 Pembroke, VA $49,363

Penhook, VA $49,293 Pilot, VA $49,187 Pittsville, VA $49,269 Radford, VA $49,439 Long Island, VA $48,952 Lowry, VA $48,734 Lynch Station, VA $48,957 Madison Heights, VA $48,309

Monroe, VA $48,550 Naruna, VA $48,804 Nathalie, VA $49,395 Natural Bridge, VA $49,234 Natural Bridge Station, VA $49,022 Nelson, VA $50,064 Norwood, VA $48,953 Ringgold, VA $49,789

Rustburg, VA $48,421 Scottsburg, VA $49,886 Scottsville, VA $50,155 South Boston, VA $49,929 Spout Spring, VA $48,510 Sutherlin, VA $49,793 Sweet Briar, VA $48,452 Vernon Hill, VA $49,735

Virgilina, VA $49,945 Wingina, VA $49,243 Amonate, VA $49,134 Bandy, VA $49,026 Big Rock, VA $49,293 Bishop, VA $49,031 Bluefield, VA $49,182 Boissevain, VA $49,062

Breaks, VA $49,212 Burkes Garden, VA $49,081 Cedar Bluff, VA $49,153 Doran, VA $49,355 Falls Mills, VA $49,062 Grundy, VA $49,375 Horsepen, VA $49,050 Hurley, VA $49,122

Jewell Ridge, VA $49,153 Keen Mountain, VA $49,345 Mavisdale, VA $49,158 Maxie, VA $49,303 North Tazewell, VA $49,146 Oakwood, VA $49,373 Pilgrims Knob, VA $49,238 Pocahontas, VA $49,078

Pounding Mill, VA $49,222 Raven, VA $49,332 Red Ash, VA $49,378 Richlands, VA $49,349 Rowe, VA $49,176 Shortt Gap, VA $49,286 Swords Creek, VA $49,162 Tazewell, VA $49,068

Vansant, VA $49,163 Whitewood, VA $49,169 Wolford, VA $49,177 Boydton, VA $50,042 Bracey, VA $50,170 Brodnax, VA $50,364 Buckingham, VA $49,482 Burkeville, VA $50,248

Charlotte Court House, VA $49,528 Chase City, VA $49,784 Clarksville, VA $50,131 Crewe, VA $50,568 Cullen, VA $49,380 Dillwyn, VA $49,976 Drakes Branch, VA $49,779 Dundas, VA $50,519

Evergreen, VA $48,771 Fort Mitchell, VA $49,778 Green Bay, VA $49,970 Hampden Sydney, VA $50,093 Kenbridge, VA $50,249 Keysville, VA $49,774 La Crosse, VA $50,093 Lunenburg, VA $49,869

Meherrin, VA $49,874 Nottoway, VA $50,491 Pamplin, VA $49,215 Phenix, VA $48,993 Prospect, VA $49,524 Randolph, VA $49,608 Red House, VA $48,849 Red Oak, VA $49,848

Rice, VA $50,311 Saxe, VA $49,741 Skipwith, VA $49,883 South Hill, VA $50,075 Victoria, VA $50,044 Wylliesburg, VA $49,804 Roanoke, VA $48,836 Wachapreague, VA $50,708

Wardtown, VA $50,609 Wattsville, VA $50,756 Willis Wharf, VA $50,693 Windsor, VA $50,261 Withams, VA $50,716 Norfolk, VA $50,003 Newport News, VA $50,115 Fort Eustis, VA $50,135

Hampton, VA $50,146 Fort Monroe, VA $50,119 Poquoson, VA $50,130 Yorktown, VA $50,189 Lackey, VA $50,209 Seaford, VA $50,148 Portsmouth, VA $50,017 Fort Lee, VA $51,720

Petersburg, VA $51,720 Virginia State University, VA $51,720 Alberta, VA $50,698 Ammon, VA $51,377 Blackstone, VA $50,943 Boykins, VA $50,218 Branchville, VA $50,098 Capron, VA $50,465

Round Hill, VA $54,222 Catharpin, VA $56,254 Delaplane, VA $53,655 Ashburn, VA $56,487 Chantilly, VA $57,081 Gainesville, VA $55,796 Hamilton, VA $54,953 Lincoln, VA $54,899

Sterling, VA $57,174 Haymarket, VA $55,743 Herndon, VA $57,384 Leesburg, VA $55,599 Lovettsville, VA $54,367 Nokesville, VA $55,865 Upperville, VA $53,833 Warrenton, VA $54,028

Reston, VA $57,714 Waterford, VA $54,862 The Plains, VA $55,017 Doswell, VA $51,709 Dutton, VA $50,603 Fork Union, VA $50,612 Foster, VA $50,440 Glen Allen, VA $51,825

Gloucester, VA $50,549 Gloucester Point, VA $50,243 Goochland, VA $51,260 Grimstead, VA $50,567 Gum Spring, VA $51,260 Gwynn, VA $50,566 Hadensville, VA $51,180 Hallieford, VA $50,551

Hanover, VA $51,719 Hardyville, VA $50,702 Hartfield, VA $50,719 Hayes, VA $50,275 Henrico, VA $51,864 Hudgins, VA $50,527 Jamaica, VA $51,159 Jamestown, VA $50,390

Jetersville, VA $50,606 Kents Store, VA $50,725 King And Queen Court House, VA $51,236 King William, VA $51,501 Lanexa, VA $51,156 Lightfoot, VA $50,638 Little Plymouth, VA $51,171 Locust Hill, VA $50,871

Louisa, VA $51,251 Macon, VA $51,310 Maidens, VA $51,455 Manakin Sabot, VA $51,624 Mannboro, VA $51,288 Manquin, VA $51,652 Maryus, VA $50,250 Mascot, VA $51,021

Mathews, VA $50,470 Burgess, VA $51,345 Accomac, VA $50,668 Assawoman, VA $50,688 Atlantic, VA $50,757 Battery Park, VA $50,122 Belle Haven, VA $50,639 Birdsnest, VA $50,543

Bloxom, VA $50,746 Cape Charles, VA $50,474 Capeville, VA $50,484 Carrollton, VA $50,116 Carrsville, VA $50,345 Cheriton, VA $50,479 Chesapeake, VA $50,135 Chincoteague Island, VA $50,789

Wallops Island, VA $50,752 Craddockville, VA $50,647 Davis Wharf, VA $50,636 Eastville, VA $50,498 Exmore, VA $50,617 Franktown, VA $50,560 Greenbackville, VA $50,904 Greenbush, VA $50,759

Hacksneck, VA $50,618 Hallwood, VA $50,732 Harborton, VA $50,742 Horntown, VA $50,818 Oak Hall, VA $50,714 Isle Of Wight, VA $50,229 Jamesville, VA $50,589 Jenkins Bridge, VA $50,740

Keller, VA $50,679 Locustville, VA $50,677 Machipongo, VA $50,535 Mappsville, VA $50,721 Marionville, VA $50,535 Mears, VA $50,695 Melfa, VA $50,686 Modest Town, VA $50,817

Nassawadox, VA $50,588 Nelsonia, VA $50,821 New Church, VA $50,802 Onancock, VA $50,728 Onley, VA $50,672 Oyster, VA $50,491 Painter, VA $50,648 Parksley, VA $50,756

Pungoteague, VA $50,670 Quinby, VA $50,536 Rescue, VA $50,120 Sanford, VA $50,810 Saxis, VA $50,818 Seaview, VA $50,480 Smithfield, VA $50,174 Suffolk, VA $50,151

Tangier, VA $50,944 Tasley, VA $50,781 Temperanceville, VA $50,732 Townsend, VA $50,490 Virginia Beach, VA $50,803 Dulles, VA $57,730 Aldie, VA $55,908 Amissville, VA $53,188

Arcola, VA $56,469 Manassas, VA $56,561 Marshall, VA $53,968 Middleburg, VA $54,961 Catlett, VA $55,219 Centreville, VA $56,790 Clifton, VA $57,268 Orlean, VA $53,482

Paeonian Springs, VA $55,216 Paris, VA $53,482 Philomont, VA $54,798 Purcellville, VA $54,392 Bluemont, VA $53,664 Bristow, VA $56,123 Broad Run, VA $55,124 Calverton, VA $54,999

Casanova, VA $55,091 Rectortown, VA $53,902 Mechanicsville, VA $51,759 Midlothian, VA $51,681 Millers Tavern, VA $51,753 Mineral, VA $51,567 Moon, VA $50,492 Moseley, VA $51,509

New Canton, VA $50,393 New Kent, VA $51,476 New Point, VA $50,365 Newtown, VA $51,912 Norge, VA $50,712 North, VA $50,536 Oilville, VA $51,521 Onemo, VA $50,428

Ordinary, VA $50,318 Port Haywood, VA $50,357 Powhatan, VA $51,350 Providence Forge, VA $51,388 Quinton, VA $51,651 Rockville, VA $51,579 Ruthville, VA $51,282 Saint Stephens Church, VA $51,747

Saluda, VA $50,891 Sandston, VA $51,771 Sandy Hook, VA $51,250 Schley, VA $50,438 Severn, VA $50,277 Shacklefords, VA $50,918 State Farm, VA $51,480 Stevensville, VA $51,357

Studley, VA $51,756 Susan, VA $50,378 Toano, VA $50,871 Topping, VA $50,826 Trevilians, VA $51,219 Richmond, VA $51,878 Urbanna, VA $51,068 Wake, VA $50,749

Walkerton, VA $51,430 Ware Neck, VA $50,458 Water View, VA $51,057 West Point, VA $51,233 White Marsh, VA $50,374 Wicomico, VA $50,285 Williamsburg, VA $50,372 Woods Cross Roads, VA $50,555

Montpelier, VA $51,502 Oakton, VA $57,892 Occoquan, VA $57,466 Quantico, VA $55,556 Springfield, VA $58,407 Triangle, VA $55,958 Vienna, VA $58,407 Woodbridge, VA $57,051

Arlington, VA $58,701 Fort Myer, VA $58,702 Mattaponi, VA $51,042 Dhs, VA $58,702 Fort Valley, VA $50,750 Star Tannery, VA $50,253 Stephens City, VA $52,175 Stephenson, VA $52,210

Toms Brook, VA $50,721 White Post, VA $52,624 Woodstock, VA $50,302 Culpeper, VA $51,964 Aroda, VA $50,691 Banco, VA $50,863 Bealeton, VA $53,798 Boston, VA $51,826

Brandy Station, VA $52,875 Brightwood, VA $51,121 Castleton, VA $52,396 Elkwood, VA $52,805 Etlan, VA $51,003 Goldvein, VA $54,036 Graves Mill, VA $50,622 Haywood, VA $51,108

Hood, VA $50,303 Jeffersonton, VA $53,464 Leon, VA $51,337 Lignum, VA $52,500 Madison, VA $50,617 Midland, VA $54,334 Mitchells, VA $51,549 Oakpark, VA $50,938

Pratts, VA $50,612 Radiant, VA $50,799 Rapidan, VA $51,258 Remington, VA $53,370 Reva, VA $51,394 Richardsville, VA $52,939 Rixeyville, VA $52,802 Rochelle, VA $50,596

Somerville, VA $54,438 Sperryville, VA $51,344 Stevensburg, VA $52,605 Sumerduck, VA $53,385 Syria, VA $50,426 Viewtown, VA $52,836 Washington, VA $52,244 Wolftown, VA $50,307

Woodville, VA $51,851 Harrisonburg, VA $50,512 Basye, VA $50,108 Bergton, VA $49,954 Bridgewater, VA $50,418 Broadway, VA $50,262 Criders, VA $50,043 Dayton, VA $50,245

Edinburg, VA $50,194 Elkton, VA $50,345 Alexandria, VA $58,695 Fredericksburg, VA $53,182 Bowling Green, VA $52,150 Burr Hill, VA $52,157 Callao, VA $51,856 Caret, VA $52,475

Center Cross, VA $51,582 Champlain, VA $52,355 Coles Point, VA $52,551 Colonial Beach, VA $52,846 Corbin, VA $52,520 Dahlgren, VA $54,579 Dogue, VA $52,811 Dunnsville, VA $51,767

Edwardsville, VA $51,411 Farnham, VA $51,563 Garrisonville, VA $55,027 Hague, VA $52,171 Hartwood, VA $53,336 Haynesville, VA $52,128 Heathsville, VA $51,363 Hustle, VA $52,386

Irvington, VA $50,952 Jersey, VA $52,884 Kilmarnock, VA $50,995 King George, VA $53,709 Kinsale, VA $52,070 Ladysmith, VA $51,849 Lancaster, VA $51,120 Laneview, VA $51,244

Lively, VA $51,167 Locust Grove, VA $52,171 Loretto, VA $52,396 Lottsburg, VA $51,759 Merry Point, VA $51,040 Milford, VA $51,958 Mollusk, VA $51,058 Montross, VA $52,512

Morattico, VA $51,323 Mount Holly, VA $52,337 Ninde, VA $53,828 Nuttsville, VA $51,273 Oldhams, VA $52,028 Ophelia, VA $51,372 Partlow, VA $52,299 Port Royal, VA $52,383

Rappahannock Academy, VA $52,393 Reedville, VA $51,333 Rhoadesville, VA $51,679 Rollins Fork, VA $52,844 Fulks Run, VA $50,137 Hinton, VA $50,090 Keezletown, VA $50,334 Lacey Spring, VA $50,359

Linville, VA $50,333 Luray, VA $50,495 Mc Gaheysville, VA $50,393 Mount Crawford, VA $50,394 Mount Jackson, VA $50,229 Mount Solon, VA $50,236 New Market, VA $50,346 Orkney Springs, VA $50,121

Penn Laird, VA $50,415 Quicksburg, VA $50,280 Pleasant Valley, VA $50,388 Shenandoah, VA $50,363 Singers Glen, VA $50,330 Stanley, VA $50,367 Timberville, VA $50,354 Charlottesville, VA $50,444

Afton, VA $49,886 Arrington, VA $48,893 Barboursville, VA $50,640 Batesville, VA $50,324 Covesville, VA $49,890 Crozet, VA $50,348 Dyke, VA $50,323 Ruby, VA $54,764

CDL Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CDL Driver roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, CDL Driver positions in Telecom or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CDL Driver as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CDL Driver

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$80,522	$39.0	50%
Internet	$75,154	$36.0	40%
Financial Services	$69,786	$34.0	30%
Insurance	$67,102	$32.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$64,418	$31.0	20%

CDL Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CDL Driver'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 July 01, 2026

$48,856

Average $53,682/year

$59,930

$4,071

Average $4,473/month

$4,994

$940

Average $1,032/week

$1,152

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,930	$4,994	$1,152	$29
Average	$53,682	$4,473	$1,032	$26
25th Percentile	$48,856	$4,071	$940	$23

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