What are the main factors that influence a CDL'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's salary?

A CDL's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,090 for beginners, reaching about $57,631 at mid-level, and approach $61,592 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CDL?

CDL salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CDL roles are District of Columbia $66,281, California $66,029, Massachusetts $65,149. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CDL roles make?

Salaries for CDL level roles vary by specialization: hazmat cdl driver: $56,006; CDL Instructor: $54,006; CDL Driver: $53,263; CDL Operator: $52,965; cdl class a: $52,703.

CDL Salary in Delaware

How much does a CDL make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL in Delaware is $60,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,935
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,138 to $67,592
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,233

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CDL Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,592	$5,633	$1,300	$32
Average	$60,624	$5,052	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$54,138	$4,512	$1,041	$26

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Key Factors That Influence CDL Salaries

A CDL'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CDL	$56,090
Intermediate Level CDL	$56,604
Senior Level CDL	$57,631
Specialist Level CDL	$59,172
Expert Level CDL	$61,592

How Do CDL 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 CDLs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,281.
California: $66,029.
Massachusetts: $65,149.

District of Columbia $66,281 California $66,029 Massachusetts $65,149 Washington $64,910 New Jersey $64,886 Alaska $64,802 Connecticut $63,976 New York $63,641

Hawaii $62,569 Rhode Island $62,066 Maryland $61,725 Minnesota $61,258 Colorado $61,079 Illinois $61,019 Oregon $60,791 Delaware $60,624

New Hampshire $60,518 Virginia $60,283 Pennsylvania $59,594 Nevada $59,247 North Dakota $59,133 Michigan $58,954 Wisconsin $58,888 Vermont $58,756

Texas $58,391 Maine $58,367 Arizona $58,331 Ohio $58,289 Georgia $57,738 Indiana $57,463 Wyoming $57,409 Utah $57,325

Iowa $57,289 Kansas $57,002 Louisiana $56,918 North Carolina $56,888 Missouri $56,876 Florida $56,643 Montana $56,517 Nebraska $56,397

Kentucky $56,332 South Carolina $56,092 Tennessee $55,942 Idaho $55,883 New Mexico $55,446 Oklahoma $55,350 Alabama $54,997 South Dakota $54,404

Arkansas $54,081 West Virginia $53,907 Mississippi $53,386

Top Paying Cities for CDLs

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:

Lincoln: $62,743
Little Creek: $62,162
Magnolia: $62,420

Lincoln, DE $62,743 Little Creek, DE $62,162 Magnolia, DE $62,420 Milford, DE $62,743 Marydel, DE $61,929 Millsboro, DE $62,743 Millville, DE $63,162 Milton, DE $62,743

Nassau, DE $62,743 Ocean View, DE $63,162 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,162 Seaford, DE $62,084 Selbyville, DE $63,162 Smyrna, DE $61,857 Viola, DE $62,420 Woodside, DE $62,240

Bear, DE $61,402 Newark, DE $61,426 Claymont, DE $61,474 Delaware City, DE $61,426 Hockessin, DE $61,474 Kirkwood, DE $61,426 Middletown, DE $61,731 Montchanin, DE $61,474

New Castle, DE $61,474 Odessa, DE $61,815 Port Penn, DE $61,258 Rockland, DE $61,474 Saint Georges, DE $61,426 Townsend, DE $61,725 Winterthur, DE $61,474 Lewes, DE $62,743

Wilmington, DE $61,474 Dover, DE $62,132 Dover Afb, DE $62,276 Bethany Beach, DE $63,162 Bethel, DE $62,084 Bridgeville, DE $62,743 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,198 Cheswold, DE $61,989

Clayton, DE $61,833 Dagsboro, DE $63,162 Delmar, DE $62,084 Ellendale, DE $62,743 Felton, DE $62,743 Fenwick Island, DE $63,162 Frankford, DE $63,162 Frederica, DE $62,743

Georgetown, DE $62,743 Greenwood, DE $62,743 Harbeson, DE $62,743 Harrington, DE $62,743 Hartly, DE $61,803 Houston, DE $62,743 Kenton, DE $61,833 Laurel, DE $62,084

Yorklyn, DE $61,474

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

Understanding how a CDL'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 January 01, 2026

$54,138

Average $60,624/year

$67,592

$4,512

Average $5,052/month

$5,633

$1,041

Average $1,166/week

$1,300

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,592	$5,633	$1,300	$32
Average	$60,624	$5,052	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$54,138	$4,512	$1,041	$26

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CDL Salary in Delaware

How much does a CDL make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence CDL Salaries

How Experience Level Affects CDL Salaries?

How Do CDL Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for CDLs

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

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