Truck Driver Salary in Idaho
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Idaho. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$59,160
CDL-B Avg
$43,800
Non-CDL Avg
$50,700
Owner-Op Gross
$185,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Idaho truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Idaho
Idaho's cost of living is 3% below the national average. Your salary stretches further here than in most states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$59,160
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$60,990
After adjusting for Idaho's cost of living index of 97, a CDL-A salary of $59,160 provides the same purchasing power as $60,990 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Idaho than the raw salary suggests.
Which Idaho metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Idaho 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 Idaho
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Idaho, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $61,526 | 101 | Rising |
| Nampa | $56,794 | 95 | Stable |
| Twin Falls | $56,794 | 91 | Stable |
| Pocatello | $56,794 | 95 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Idaho
Idaho trucking wages are increasing as population growth in the Boise metro area drives distribution expansion. Agricultural hauling (potatoes, dairy) and lumber remain steady freight sources.
Idaho vs National Average
| Category | ID | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $59,160 | $59,710 | $-550 |
| Cost of Living | 97 | 100 | -3 |
| Adjusted Pay | $60,990 | $59,710 | +$1,280 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Idaho
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Idaho, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$64,000 - $91,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$68,500 - $97,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Idaho
What do truck drivers earn in Idaho?
Idaho CDL-A drivers average $59,160 per year. Boise drivers earn the most as the metro area's rapid growth creates demand for distribution and construction material hauling.
What freight is common in Idaho?
Idaho's top freight includes potatoes (the state produces 30% of US potatoes), dairy products, lumber from the northern forests, and hay/grain from the Snake River Plain agricultural region.
How does Idaho compare to neighboring states for trucking?
Idaho pays less than Washington and Oregon but offers better cost-of-living-adjusted pay than either. The 97% COL index means the $59,160 average goes further than higher wages in costlier states.
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