Truck Driver Salary in Florida
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Florida. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$54,850
CDL-B Avg
$45,200
Non-CDL Avg
$44,580
Owner-Op Gross
$195,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Florida truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Florida
Florida's cost of living is 1% above the national average. Factor this into salary comparisons with lower-cost states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$54,850
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$54,307
After adjusting for Florida's cost of living index of 101, a CDL-A salary of $54,850 provides the same purchasing power as $54,307 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.
Which Florida metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Florida average scaled for metro size. Where two metros show the same number it is because they sit in the same population band — we do not hold data fine-grained enough to separate them, and we would rather say so than invent a difference.
Salary by City in Florida
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Florida, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $64,723 | 128 | Rising |
| Tampa | $61,432 | 101 | Rising |
| Orlando | $61,432 | 99 | Rising |
| Jacksonville | $59,238 | 95 | Rising |
| Pensacola | $57,044 | 92 | Rising |
| Tallahassee | $54,850 | 96 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Florida
Florida trucking wages are rising as population growth, port expansion (Jacksonville and Miami), and year-round produce shipping create sustained driver demand across the state.
Florida vs National Average
| Category | FL | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $54,850 | $59,710 | $-4,860 |
| Cost of Living | 101 | 100 | +1 |
| Adjusted Pay | $54,307 | $59,710 | $-5,403 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Florida
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Florida, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Hotshot Flatbed Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dump Truck Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$41,500 - $58,500/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Florida
What is the average truck driver salary in Florida?
Florida CDL-A drivers earn an average of $54,850 per year. Miami drivers earn the most due to port freight and international logistics demand.
Why is Florida truck driver pay lower than some states?
Florida's large driver pool, no state income tax attracting transplants, and warm climate appeal create more competition for jobs. However, the lack of state income tax means drivers keep more of their earnings.
What are the best trucking opportunities in Florida?
Produce hauling (Homestead/Immokalee to nationwide), port drayage in Miami/Jacksonville, and phosphate hauling in central Florida offer the highest pay. Seasonal produce runs from October to June are especially lucrative.
What does Florida pay at your experience level?
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