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: a Product Inspector I (0-1 years)earns $44,933, a Product Inspector II (1-3 years)earns $50,225, a CDL (3-5 years)earns $59,192, a Product Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $60,964, a Product Quality Supervisor (7+ years)earns $75,784,

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 $66,305, California $66,054, Massachusetts $65,174. 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: $55,995; CDL Instructor: $54,012; CDL Driver: $53,294; CDL Operator: $52,996; cdl class a: $52,733.

CDL Salary in Delaware

How much does a CDL make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL in Delaware is $60,646 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): $73,979
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,157 to $67,625
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,250

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CDL Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,625	$5,635	$1,300	$33
Average	$60,646	$5,054	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$54,157	$4,513	$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
Product I... Level CDL	$44,933
Product I... Level CDL	$50,225
CDL Level CDL	$59,192
Product I... Level CDL	$60,964
Product Q... Level CDL	$75,784

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: $66,305.
California: $66,054.
Massachusetts: $65,174.

District of Columbia $66,305 California $66,054 Massachusetts $65,174 Washington $64,934 New Jersey $64,910 Alaska $64,826 Connecticut $64,000 New York $63,664

Hawaii $62,593 Rhode Island $62,089 Maryland $61,748 Minnesota $61,281 Colorado $61,101 Illinois $61,041 Oregon $60,814 Delaware $60,646

New Hampshire $60,541 Virginia $60,305 Pennsylvania $59,616 Nevada $59,269 North Dakota $59,155 Michigan $58,975 Wisconsin $58,910 Vermont $58,778

Texas $58,413 Maine $58,389 Arizona $58,353 Ohio $58,311 Georgia $57,760 Indiana $57,484 Wyoming $57,430 Utah $57,347

Iowa $57,311 Kansas $57,023 Louisiana $56,939 North Carolina $56,909 Missouri $56,897 Florida $56,664 Montana $56,538 Nebraska $56,418

Kentucky $56,352 South Carolina $56,113 Tennessee $55,963 Idaho $55,903 New Mexico $55,466 Oklahoma $55,370 Alabama $55,017 South Dakota $54,424

Arkansas $54,101 West Virginia $53,927 Mississippi $53,406

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: $60,373
Little Creek: $60,815
Magnolia: $60,728

Lincoln, DE $60,373 Little Creek, DE $60,815 Magnolia, DE $60,728 Milford, DE $60,526 Marydel, DE $60,626 Millsboro, DE $60,120 Millville, DE $60,213 Milton, DE $60,317

Nassau, DE $60,361 Ocean View, DE $60,202 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,318 Seaford, DE $60,352 Selbyville, DE $60,102 Smyrna, DE $60,857 Viola, DE $60,577 Woodside, DE $60,740

Bear, DE $60,600 Newark, DE $60,577 Claymont, DE $60,701 Delaware City, DE $60,637 Hockessin, DE $60,571 Kirkwood, DE $60,626 Middletown, DE $60,649 Montchanin, DE $60,585

New Castle, DE $60,594 Odessa, DE $60,679 Port Penn, DE $60,720 Rockland, DE $60,591 Saint Georges, DE $60,630 Townsend, DE $60,724 Winterthur, DE $60,598 Lewes, DE $60,340

Wilmington, DE $60,574 Dover, DE $60,815 Dover Afb, DE $60,495 Bethany Beach, DE $60,139 Bethel, DE $60,201 Bridgeville, DE $60,343 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,644 Cheswold, DE $60,795

Clayton, DE $60,797 Dagsboro, DE $60,097 Delmar, DE $60,001 Ellendale, DE $60,183 Felton, DE $60,522 Fenwick Island, DE $60,110 Frankford, DE $60,005 Frederica, DE $60,582

Georgetown, DE $60,074 Greenwood, DE $60,353 Harbeson, DE $60,138 Harrington, DE $60,445 Hartly, DE $60,633 Houston, DE $60,359 Kenton, DE $60,800 Laurel, DE $60,038

Yorklyn, DE $60,589

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 May 01, 2026

$54,157

Average $60,646/year

$67,625

$4,513

Average $5,054/month

$5,635

$1,041

Average $1,166/week

$1,300

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,625	$5,635	$1,300	$33
Average	$60,646	$5,054	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$54,157	$4,513	$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

Salaries of jobs related to CDL

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