How much does a CDL make in Virginia? (2026)

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL in Virginia is $60,321 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.However, a CDL's salary can vary significantly. Hereâ€™s a look at the typical salary range:Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,578Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,867 to $67,260Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,990

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

What industry pays the highest salary for CDL?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for CDL roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A CDL's salary?

A CDL's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,684 for beginners, reaching about $58,875 at mid-level, and approach $75,360 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 $66,323, California $66,071, Massachusetts $65,191. 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: $55,988; CDL Instructor: $54,017; CDL Driver: $53,316; CDL Operator: $53,018; cdl class a: $52,755.

CDL Salary in Virginia

How much does a CDL make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDL in Virginia is $60,321 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): $73,578
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,867 to $67,260
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,990

10% $47,990

50% (Median) $60,321

90% $73,578

CDL Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,260	$5,605	$1,293	$32
Average	$60,321	$5,027	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$53,867	$4,489	$1,036	$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.

How Experience Level Affects CDL Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CDL's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,684
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,946
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,875
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,616
Expert (over 8 years): $75,360

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Inspector I	less than 1 year	$44,684
Product Inspector II	1-2 years	$49,946
CDL	2-4 years	$58,875
Product Inspector IV	5-8 years	$60,616
Product Quality Supervisor	over 8 years	$75,360

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: $66,323.
California: $66,071.
Massachusetts: $65,191.

District of Columbia $66,323 California $66,071 Massachusetts $65,191 Washington $64,951 New Jersey $64,927 Alaska $64,843 Connecticut $64,017 New York $63,681

Hawaii $62,609 Rhode Island $62,106 Maryland $61,765 Minnesota $61,297 Colorado $61,118 Illinois $61,058 Oregon $60,830 Delaware $60,662

New Hampshire $60,557 Virginia $60,321 Pennsylvania $59,632 Nevada $59,285 North Dakota $59,171 Michigan $58,991 Wisconsin $58,925 Vermont $58,793

Texas $58,428 Maine $58,404 Arizona $58,368 Ohio $58,326 Georgia $57,775 Indiana $57,500 Wyoming $57,446 Utah $57,362

Iowa $57,326 Kansas $57,038 Louisiana $56,954 North Carolina $56,924 Missouri $56,913 Florida $56,679 Montana $56,553 Nebraska $56,433

Kentucky $56,367 South Carolina $56,128 Tennessee $55,978 Idaho $55,918 New Mexico $55,481 Oklahoma $55,385 Alabama $55,032 South Dakota $54,439

Arkansas $54,115 West Virginia $53,941 Mississippi $53,420

Top Paying Cities for CDL

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: $55,475
Lambsburg: $55,593
Laurel Fork: $55,655

Ivanhoe, VA $55,475

Lambsburg, VA $55,593

Laurel Fork, VA $55,655

Marion, VA $55,186

Max Meadows, VA $55,563

Meadowview, VA $54,688

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $55,132

Rocky Gap, VA $55,162

Ruther Glen, VA $58,188

Sealston, VA $59,694

Sharps, VA $57,933

Spotsylvania, VA $58,732

Sparta, VA $58,424

Stafford, VA $61,418

Stratford, VA $59,066

Tappahannock, VA $58,291

Thornburg, VA $58,925

Unionville, VA $57,969

Village, VA $58,218

Warsaw, VA $58,424

Weems, VA $57,278

Sandy Point, VA $58,501

White Stone, VA $57,119

Wicomico Church, VA $57,535

Woodford, VA $58,685

Zacata, VA $58,883

Winchester, VA $58,607

Bentonville, VA $58,104

Berryville, VA $59,452

Boyce, VA $59,560

Brucetown, VA $58,645

Chester Gap, VA $59,213

Clear Brook, VA $58,351

Cross Junction, VA $56,458

Fishers Hill, VA $57,270

Flint Hill, VA $58,892

Front Royal, VA $58,926

Gore, VA $56,774

Hume, VA $59,688

Huntly, VA $58,991

Strasburg, VA $57,046

Linden, VA $59,833

Markham, VA $59,820

Maurertown, VA $56,270

Middletown, VA $58,160

Millwood, VA $59,454

Rileyville, VA $57,453

Earlysville, VA $56,611

Esmont, VA $56,088

Faber, VA $55,839

Fishersville, VA $56,359

Free Union, VA $56,518

Gordonsville, VA $57,110

Greenwood, VA $56,291

Ivy, VA $56,635

Keene, VA $56,314

Keswick, VA $56,747

Locust Dale, VA $57,366

Lovingston, VA $55,240

Lyndhurst, VA $55,656

Montpelier Station, VA $57,124

Nellysford, VA $55,721

North Garden, VA $56,259

Orange, VA $57,683

Palmyra, VA $56,772

Piney River, VA $54,983

Quinque, VA $56,756

Roseland, VA $55,195

Ruckersville, VA $56,732

Schuyler, VA $55,891

Shipman, VA $55,232

Somerset, VA $57,126

Stanardsville, VA $56,567

Troy, VA $56,834

Tyro, VA $55,345

Waynesboro, VA $56,445

White Hall, VA $56,546

Woodberry Forest, VA $57,347

Achilles, VA $56,476

Amelia Court House, VA $57,524

Ark, VA $56,835

Arvonia, VA $56,331

Ashland, VA $58,084

Aylett, VA $58,112

Barhamsville, VA $57,275

Beaumont, VA $57,511

Beaverdam, VA $58,079

Bena, VA $56,460

Bohannon, VA $56,691

Bremo Bluff, VA $56,697

Bruington, VA $57,996

Bumpass, VA $57,991

Cardinal, VA $56,716

Cartersville, VA $57,166

Charles City, VA $57,633

Christchurch, VA $57,163

Church View, VA $57,295

Cobbs Creek, VA $56,874

Columbia, VA $57,017

Crozier, VA $57,894

Cumberland, VA $56,700

Deltaville, VA $56,920

Diggs, VA $56,713

Redwood, VA $55,193

Rich Creek, VA $55,381

Ridgeway, VA $55,767

Riner, VA $55,376

Ripplemead, VA $55,232

Rocky Mount, VA $55,243

Salem, VA $54,973

Sandy Level, VA $55,361

Shawsville, VA $55,143

Spencer, VA $55,754

Staffordsville, VA $55,476

Stanleytown, VA $55,859

Stuart, VA $55,739

Thaxton, VA $55,077

Troutville, VA $55,056

Union Hall, VA $55,253

Vesta, VA $55,668

Villamont, VA $55,050

Vinton, VA $54,947

Wirtz, VA $55,083

Woolwine, VA $55,629

Bristol, VA $53,591

Abingdon, VA $54,386

Andover, VA $54,224

Appalachia, VA $54,224

Bee, VA $54,894

Ben Hur, VA $54,449

Big Stone Gap, VA $53,741

Birchleaf, VA $54,948

Blackwater, VA $53,808

Castlewood, VA $53,965

Cleveland, VA $54,620

Clinchco, VA $54,900

Clintwood, VA $54,838

Coeburn, VA $54,315

Damascus, VA $54,812

Dante, VA $54,623

Davenport, VA $55,001

Dryden, VA $53,917

Duffield, VA $53,460

Dungannon, VA $53,655

East Stone Gap, VA $53,854

Ewing, VA $55,137

Fort Blackmore, VA $53,312

Gate City, VA $52,948

Haysi, VA $55,214

Hiltons, VA $53,073

Honaker, VA $54,925

Jonesville, VA $54,582

Keokee, VA $54,076

Lebanon, VA $54,408

Mc Clure, VA $54,634

Mendota, VA $53,608

Nickelsville, VA $53,383

Nora, VA $54,490

Norton, VA $54,282

Pennington Gap, VA $54,063

Pound, VA $54,507

Rosedale, VA $54,864

Rose Hill, VA $55,041

Saint Charles, VA $54,380

Saint Paul, VA $54,309

Weber City, VA $52,786

Whitetop, VA $55,027

Wise, VA $54,428

Pulaski, VA $55,617

Atkins, VA $55,148

Austinville, VA $55,593

Barren Springs, VA $55,641

Bastian, VA $55,156

Bland, VA $55,285

Broadford, VA $55,098

Cana, VA $55,679

Ceres, VA $55,103

Chilhowie, VA $55,084

Cripple Creek, VA $55,334

Crockett, VA $55,320

Draper, VA $55,571

Dugspur, VA $55,612

Elk Creek, VA $55,295

Emory, VA $54,929

Fancy Gap, VA $55,631

Fries, VA $55,480

Galax, VA $55,571

Glade Spring, VA $54,820

Rural Retreat, VA $55,250

Saltville, VA $55,108

Speedwell, VA $55,286

Sugar Grove, VA $55,161

Tannersville, VA $55,065

Troutdale, VA $55,122

Willis, VA $55,583

Woodlawn, VA $55,605

Wytheville, VA $55,449

Staunton, VA $56,376

Augusta Springs, VA $56,138

Bacova, VA $55,874

Blue Grass, VA $55,897

Brownsburg, VA $55,563

Buena Vista, VA $55,108

Churchville, VA $56,533

Clifton Forge, VA $55,686

Covington, VA $55,384

Craigsville, VA $56,144

Crimora, VA $56,591

Deerfield, VA $56,188

Doe Hill, VA $56,140

Fairfield, VA $55,481

Fort Defiance, VA $56,633

Glen Wilton, VA $55,474

Goshen, VA $55,903

Greenville, VA $55,868

Grottoes, VA $56,644

Head Waters, VA $56,233

Hot Springs, VA $55,719

Iron Gate, VA $55,781

Lexington, VA $55,579

Low Moor, VA $55,651

Mc Dowell, VA $56,163

Middlebrook, VA $55,882

Millboro, VA $55,925

Mint Spring, VA $56,163

Montebello, VA $55,372

Monterey, VA $56,001

Mount Sidney, VA $56,658

Mustoe, VA $56,094

New Hope, VA $56,625

Port Republic, VA $56,613

Raphine, VA $55,630

Rockbridge Baths, VA $55,685

Selma, VA $55,705

Steeles Tavern, VA $55,744

Stuarts Draft, VA $55,953

Swoope, VA $56,277

Verona, VA $56,659

Vesuvius, VA $55,248

Warm Springs, VA $55,892

West Augusta, VA $56,310

Weyers Cave, VA $56,672

Williamsville, VA $56,194

Lynchburg, VA $54,283

Altavista, VA $54,798

Alton, VA $55,995

Amherst, VA $54,652

Appomattox, VA $54,750

Bedford, VA $55,084

Big Island, VA $54,782

Blairs, VA $55,982

Brookneal, VA $55,015

Buffalo Junction, VA $56,173

Callands, VA $55,711

Chatham, VA $55,757

Clifford, VA $54,735

Clover, VA $55,859

Cluster Springs, VA $56,170

Coleman Falls, VA $54,507

Concord, VA $54,358

Crystal Hill, VA $55,773

Danville, VA $56,027

Hillsville, VA $55,679

Carson, VA $57,824

Hiwassee, VA $55,496

Independence, VA $55,303

Annandale, VA $65,802

Burke, VA $65,186

Dumfries, VA $63,277

Dunn Loring, VA $65,886

Fairfax, VA $64,902

Fairfax Station, VA $64,726

Falls Church, VA $65,944

Fort Belvoir, VA $65,147

Great Falls, VA $64,905

Greenway, VA $65,943

Lorton, VA $64,779

Merrifield, VA $65,735

Mc Lean, VA $65,937

West Mclean, VA $65,943

Mount Vernon, VA $65,391

Newington, VA $65,241

Dry Fork, VA $55,874

Brooke, VA $60,971

Evington, VA $54,584

Forest, VA $54,478

Gladstone, VA $54,797

Gladys, VA $54,799

Glasgow, VA $55,149

Goode, VA $54,658

Gretna, VA $55,360

Halifax, VA $55,979

Howardsville, VA $55,889

Hurt, VA $55,050

Java, VA $55,693

Ararat, VA $55,665

Axton, VA $55,837

Bassett, VA $55,797

Belspring, VA $55,507

Bent Mountain, VA $55,036

Blacksburg, VA $55,245

Blue Ridge, VA $55,017

Boones Mill, VA $54,997

Buchanan, VA $55,203

Callaway, VA $55,141

Christiansburg, VA $55,250

Cascade, VA $55,788

Catawba, VA $55,109

Check, VA $55,226

Claudville, VA $55,632

Cloverdale, VA $54,915

Collinsville, VA $55,982

Copper Hill, VA $55,153

Critz, VA $55,721

Daleville, VA $54,971

Dublin, VA $55,536

Eagle Rock, VA $55,362

Eggleston, VA $55,425

Elliston, VA $55,097

Ferrum, VA $55,449

Fieldale, VA $55,902

Fincastle, VA $55,142

Floyd, VA $55,453

Glade Hill, VA $55,207

Glen Lyn, VA $55,248

Goodview, VA $55,011

Hardy, VA $54,988

Henry, VA $55,532

Huddleston, VA $55,193

Keeling, VA $55,927

Chester, VA $58,096

Chesterfield, VA $58,061

Church Road, VA $57,870

Colonial Heights, VA $58,120

Courtland, VA $56,723

Dendron, VA $56,893

Dewitt, VA $57,684

Dinwiddie, VA $57,842

Disputanta, VA $57,889

Dolphin, VA $57,050

Drewryville, VA $56,599

Ebony, VA $56,208

Elberon, VA $56,659

Emporia, VA $56,726

Ford, VA $57,735

Franklin, VA $56,548

Freeman, VA $57,038

Gasburg, VA $56,329

Hopewell, VA $58,000

Ivor, VA $56,639

Jarratt, VA $57,216

Lawrenceville, VA $56,839

Mc Kenney, VA $57,533

Meredithville, VA $56,757

Newsoms, VA $56,361

Prince George, VA $58,054

Rawlings, VA $57,311

Sedley, VA $56,799

Skippers, VA $56,500

Spring Grove, VA $57,201

Stony Creek, VA $57,530

Surry, VA $56,520

Sussex, VA $57,401

Sutherland, VA $58,006

Valentines, VA $56,382

Wakefield, VA $56,871

Warfield, VA $57,358

Waverly, VA $57,319

White Plains, VA $56,351

Wilsons, VA $57,564

Yale, VA $57,168

Zuni, VA $56,617

Claremont, VA $57,277

Farmville, VA $56,203

Baskerville, VA $56,111

Indian Valley, VA $55,534

Mc Coy, VA $55,414

Martinsville, VA $55,889

Meadows Of Dan, VA $55,683

Moneta, VA $55,102

Montvale, VA $55,102

Narrows, VA $55,414

Newbern, VA $55,463

New Castle, VA $55,145

Newport, VA $55,271

New River, VA $55,616

Oriskany, VA $55,253

Paint Bank, VA $55,166

Parrott, VA $55,440

Patrick Springs, VA $55,785

Pearisburg, VA $55,469

Pembroke, VA $55,468

Penhook, VA $55,390

Pilot, VA $55,270

Pittsville, VA $55,362

Radford, VA $55,553

Long Island, VA $55,006

Lowry, VA $54,761

Lynch Station, VA $55,012

Madison Heights, VA $54,284

Monroe, VA $54,555

Naruna, VA $54,841

Nathalie, VA $55,504

Natural Bridge, VA $55,323

Natural Bridge Station, VA $55,085

Nelson, VA $56,255

Norwood, VA $55,008

Ringgold, VA $55,947

Rustburg, VA $54,409

Scottsburg, VA $56,055

Scottsville, VA $56,358

South Boston, VA $56,104

Spout Spring, VA $54,509

Sutherlin, VA $55,952

Sweet Briar, VA $54,445

Vernon Hill, VA $55,886

Virgilina, VA $56,122

Wingina, VA $55,334

Amonate, VA $55,211

Bandy, VA $55,090

Big Rock, VA $55,389

Bishop, VA $55,095

Bluefield, VA $55,265

Boissevain, VA $55,130

Breaks, VA $55,299

Burkes Garden, VA $55,151

Cedar Bluff, VA $55,232

Doran, VA $55,459

Falls Mills, VA $55,130

Grundy, VA $55,482

Horsepen, VA $55,117

Hurley, VA $55,197

Jewell Ridge, VA $55,232

Keen Mountain, VA $55,448

Mavisdale, VA $55,238

Maxie, VA $55,401

North Tazewell, VA $55,224

Oakwood, VA $55,479

Pilgrims Knob, VA $55,328

Pocahontas, VA $55,148

Pounding Mill, VA $55,310

Raven, VA $55,433

Red Ash, VA $55,484

Richlands, VA $55,453

Rowe, VA $55,258

Shortt Gap, VA $55,381

Swords Creek, VA $55,242

Tazewell, VA $55,137

Vansant, VA $55,243

Whitewood, VA $55,250

Wolford, VA $55,259

Boydton, VA $56,231

Bracey, VA $56,375

Brodnax, VA $56,593

Buckingham, VA $55,602

Burkeville, VA $56,462

Charlotte Court House, VA $55,653

Chase City, VA $55,942

Clarksville, VA $56,331

Crewe, VA $56,822

Cullen, VA $55,487

Dillwyn, VA $56,157

Drakes Branch, VA $55,936

Dundas, VA $56,768

Evergreen, VA $54,803

Fort Mitchell, VA $55,935

Green Bay, VA $56,151

Hampden Sydney, VA $56,288

Kenbridge, VA $56,464

Keysville, VA $55,930

La Crosse, VA $56,289

Lunenburg, VA $56,036

Meherrin, VA $56,042

Nottoway, VA $56,735

Pamplin, VA $55,302

Phenix, VA $55,052

Prospect, VA $55,649

Randolph, VA $55,744

Red House, VA $54,891

Red Oak, VA $56,013

Rice, VA $56,534

Saxe, VA $55,892

Skipwith, VA $56,053

South Hill, VA $56,268

Victoria, VA $56,234

Wylliesburg, VA $55,964

Roanoke, VA $54,876

Wachapreague, VA $56,980

Wardtown, VA $56,869

Wattsville, VA $57,033

Willis Wharf, VA $56,963

Windsor, VA $56,478

Withams, VA $56,988

Norfolk, VA $56,188

Newport News, VA $56,313

Fort Eustis, VA $56,336

Hampton, VA $56,348

Fort Monroe, VA $56,317

Poquoson, VA $56,330

Yorktown, VA $56,396

Lackey, VA $56,419

Seaford, VA $56,351

Portsmouth, VA $56,203

Fort Lee, VA $58,117

Petersburg, VA $58,117

Virginia State University, VA $58,117

Alberta, VA $56,968

Ammon, VA $57,731

Blackstone, VA $57,243

Boykins, VA $56,429

Branchville, VA $56,294

Capron, VA $56,706

Round Hill, VA $60,928

Catharpin, VA $63,211

Delaplane, VA $60,291

Ashburn, VA $63,473

Chantilly, VA $64,141

Gainesville, VA $62,697

Hamilton, VA $61,750

Lincoln, VA $61,689

Sterling, VA $64,245

Haymarket, VA $62,637

Herndon, VA $64,482

Leesburg, VA $62,476

Lovettsville, VA $61,091

Nokesville, VA $62,774

Upperville, VA $60,490

Warrenton, VA $60,710

Reston, VA $64,852

Waterford, VA $61,648

The Plains, VA $61,821

Doswell, VA $58,104

Dutton, VA $56,862

Fork Union, VA $56,871

Foster, VA $56,678

Glen Allen, VA $58,235

Gloucester, VA $56,801

Gloucester Point, VA $56,457

Goochland, VA $57,600

Grimstead, VA $56,821

Gum Spring, VA $57,600

Gwynn, VA $56,820

Hadensville, VA $57,510

Hallieford, VA $56,803

Hanover, VA $58,115

Hardyville, VA $56,972

Hartfield, VA $56,992

Hayes, VA $56,493

Henrico, VA $58,278

Hudgins, VA $56,777

Jamaica, VA $57,486

Jamestown, VA $56,623

Jetersville, VA $56,865

Kents Store, VA $56,999

King And Queen Court House, VA $57,573

King William, VA $57,871

Lanexa, VA $57,483

Lightfoot, VA $56,901

Little Plymouth, VA $57,500

Locust Hill, VA $57,163

Louisa, VA $57,590

Macon, VA $57,656

Maidens, VA $57,819

Manakin Sabot, VA $58,009

Mannboro, VA $57,631

Manquin, VA $58,040

Maryus, VA $56,465

Mascot, VA $57,331

Mathews, VA $56,712

Burgess, VA $57,695

Accomac, VA $56,935

Assawoman, VA $56,957

Atlantic, VA $57,034

Battery Park, VA $56,321

Belle Haven, VA $56,902

Birdsnest, VA $56,795

Bloxom, VA $57,022

Cape Charles, VA $56,717

Capeville, VA $56,728

Carrollton, VA $56,315

Carrsville, VA $56,572

Cheriton, VA $56,722

Chesapeake, VA $56,336

Chincoteague Island, VA $57,071

Wallops Island, VA $57,029

Craddockville, VA $56,911

Davis Wharf, VA $56,899

Eastville, VA $56,744

Exmore, VA $56,877

Franktown, VA $56,814

Greenbackville, VA $57,200

Greenbush, VA $57,037

Hacksneck, VA $56,878

Hallwood, VA $57,007

Harborton, VA $57,018

Horntown, VA $57,104

Oak Hall, VA $56,986

Isle Of Wight, VA $56,441

Jamesville, VA $56,846

Jenkins Bridge, VA $57,016

Keller, VA $56,947

Locustville, VA $56,945

Machipongo, VA $56,786

Mappsville, VA $56,994

Marionville, VA $56,785

Mears, VA $56,965

Melfa, VA $56,954

Modest Town, VA $57,102

Nassawadox, VA $56,844

Nelsonia, VA $57,106

New Church, VA $57,085

Onancock, VA $57,002

Onley, VA $56,939

Oyster, VA $56,735

Painter, VA $56,913

Parksley, VA $57,034

Pungoteague, VA $56,936

Quinby, VA $56,787

Rescue, VA $56,318

Sanford, VA $57,095

Saxis, VA $57,104

Seaview, VA $56,723

Smithfield, VA $56,379

Suffolk, VA $56,354

Tangier, VA $57,245

Tasley, VA $57,062

Temperanceville, VA $57,007

Townsend, VA $56,735

Virginia Beach, VA $57,086

Dulles, VA $64,870

Aldie, VA $62,823

Amissville, VA $59,766

Arcola, VA $63,453

Manassas, VA $63,557

Marshall, VA $60,643

Middleburg, VA $61,758

Catlett, VA $62,048

Centreville, VA $63,813

Clifton, VA $64,351

Orlean, VA $60,097

Paeonian Springs, VA $62,045

Paris, VA $60,097

Philomont, VA $61,575

Purcellville, VA $61,119

Bluemont, VA $60,301

Bristow, VA $63,064

Broad Run, VA $61,942

Calverton, VA $61,801

Casanova, VA $61,905

Rectortown, VA $60,568

Mechanicsville, VA $58,161

Midlothian, VA $58,073

Millers Tavern, VA $58,154

Mineral, VA $57,945

Moon, VA $56,736

Moseley, VA $57,879

New Canton, VA $56,626

New Kent, VA $57,843

New Point, VA $56,594

Newtown, VA $58,333

Norge, VA $56,984

North, VA $56,786

Oilville, VA $57,893

Onemo, VA $56,665

Ordinary, VA $56,542

Port Haywood, VA $56,585

Powhatan, VA $57,701

Providence Forge, VA $57,743

Quinton, VA $58,039

Rockville, VA $57,958

Ruthville, VA $57,624

Saint Stephens Church, VA $58,147

Saluda, VA $57,185

Sandston, VA $58,174

Sandy Hook, VA $57,588

Schley, VA $56,676

Severn, VA $56,495

Shacklefords, VA $57,216

State Farm, VA $57,847

Stevensville, VA $57,709

Studley, VA $58,157

Susan, VA $56,608

Toano, VA $57,163

Topping, VA $57,112

Trevilians, VA $57,554

Richmond, VA $58,294

Urbanna, VA $57,384

Wake, VA $57,026

Walkerton, VA $57,791

Ware Neck, VA $56,699

Water View, VA $57,372

West Point, VA $57,569

White Marsh, VA $56,605

Wicomico, VA $56,505

Williamsburg, VA $56,602

Woods Cross Roads, VA $56,808

Montpelier, VA $57,872

Oakton, VA $65,053

Occoquan, VA $64,573

Quantico, VA $62,427

Springfield, VA $65,631

Triangle, VA $62,879

Vienna, VA $65,631

Woodbridge, VA $64,107

Arlington, VA $65,961

Fort Myer, VA $65,962

Mattaponi, VA $57,355

Dhs, VA $65,962

Fort Valley, VA $57,026

Star Tannery, VA $56,469

Stephens City, VA $58,628

Stephenson, VA $58,667

Toms Brook, VA $56,995

White Post, VA $59,132

Woodstock, VA $56,524

Culpeper, VA $58,390

Aroda, VA $56,960

Banco, VA $57,153

Bealeton, VA $60,451

Boston, VA $58,236

Brandy Station, VA $59,414

Brightwood, VA $57,444

Castleton, VA $58,876

Elkwood, VA $59,336

Etlan, VA $57,311

Goldvein, VA $60,719

Graves Mill, VA $56,883

Haywood, VA $57,429

Hood, VA $56,524

Jeffersonton, VA $60,077

Leon, VA $57,686

Lignum, VA $58,993

Madison, VA $56,878

Midland, VA $61,054

Mitchells, VA $57,925

Oakpark, VA $57,238

Pratts, VA $56,871

Radiant, VA $57,082

Rapidan, VA $57,597

Remington, VA $59,971

Reva, VA $57,750

Richardsville, VA $59,486

Rixeyville, VA $59,332

Rochelle, VA $56,854

Somerville, VA $61,170

Sperryville, VA $57,694

Stevensburg, VA $59,111

Sumerduck, VA $59,987

Syria, VA $56,663

Viewtown, VA $59,371

Washington, VA $58,706

Wolftown, VA $56,529

Woodville, VA $58,263

Harrisonburg, VA $56,759

Basye, VA $56,306

Bergton, VA $56,132

Bridgewater, VA $56,653

Broadway, VA $56,478

Criders, VA $56,233

Dayton, VA $56,459

Edinburg, VA $56,402

Elkton, VA $56,572

Alexandria, VA $65,954

Fredericksburg, VA $59,760

Bowling Green, VA $58,600

Burr Hill, VA $58,607

Callao, VA $58,270

Caret, VA $58,965

Center Cross, VA $57,961

Champlain, VA $58,830

Coles Point, VA $59,050

Colonial Beach, VA $59,382

Corbin, VA $59,015

Dahlgren, VA $61,330

Dogue, VA $59,343

Dunnsville, VA $58,170

Edwardsville, VA $57,770

Farnham, VA $57,940

Garrisonville, VA $61,833

Hague, VA $58,623

Hartwood, VA $59,932

Haynesville, VA $58,575

Heathsville, VA $57,716

Hustle, VA $58,865

Irvington, VA $57,253

Jersey, VA $59,424

Kilmarnock, VA $57,302

King George, VA $60,351

Kinsale, VA $58,510

Ladysmith, VA $58,261

Lancaster, VA $57,442

Laneview, VA $57,582

Lively, VA $57,495

Locust Grove, VA $58,624

Loretto, VA $58,876

Lottsburg, VA $58,161

Merry Point, VA $57,352

Milford, VA $58,384

Mollusk, VA $57,373

Montross, VA $59,007

Morattico, VA $57,671

Mount Holly, VA $58,810

Ninde, VA $60,486

Nuttsville, VA $57,614

Oldhams, VA $58,463

Ophelia, VA $57,725

Partlow, VA $58,767

Port Royal, VA $58,861

Rappahannock Academy, VA $58,872

Reedville, VA $57,682

Rhoadesville, VA $58,071

Rollins Fork, VA $59,380

Fulks Run, VA $56,337

Hinton, VA $56,285

Keezletown, VA $56,560

Lacey Spring, VA $56,588

Linville, VA $56,558

Luray, VA $56,740

Mc Gaheysville, VA $56,625

Mount Crawford, VA $56,627

Mount Jackson, VA $56,442

Mount Solon, VA $56,449

New Market, VA $56,572

Orkney Springs, VA $56,320

Penn Laird, VA $56,650

Quicksburg, VA $56,498

Pleasant Valley, VA $56,620

Shenandoah, VA $56,591

Singers Glen, VA $56,555

Stanley, VA $56,596

Timberville, VA $56,582

Charlottesville, VA $56,683

Afton, VA $56,055

Arrington, VA $54,941

Barboursville, VA $56,904

Batesville, VA $56,548

Covesville, VA $56,060

Crozet, VA $56,575

Dyke, VA $56,547

Ruby, VA $61,538

CDL Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CDL roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, CDL positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CDL as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CDL

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$72,385	$35.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$71,179	$34.0	18%
Insurance	$69,369	$33.0	15%
Healthcare	$67,559	$32.0	12%
Internet	$66,956	$32.0	11%

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.

$53,867

Average $60,321/year

$67,260

$4,489

Average $5,027/month

$5,605

$1,036

Average $1,160/week

$1,293

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,260	$5,605	$1,293	$32
Average	$60,321	$5,027	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$53,867	$4,489	$1,036	$26

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