Truck Driver Salary in Indiana
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Indiana. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$60,950
CDL-B Avg
$46,800
Non-CDL Avg
$49,150
Owner-Op Gross
$205,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Indiana truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Indiana
Indiana's cost of living is 10% below the national average. Your salary stretches further here than in most states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$60,950
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$67,722
After adjusting for Indiana's cost of living index of 90, a CDL-A salary of $60,950 provides the same purchasing power as $67,722 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Indiana than the raw salary suggests.
Which Indiana metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Indiana 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 Indiana
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Indiana, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $68,264 | 92 | Rising |
| Gary | $63,388 | 92 | Stable |
| South Bend | $60,950 | 90 | Stable |
| Evansville | $60,950 | 84 | Stable |
| Elkhart | $60,950 | 84 | Stable |
| Terre Haute | $58,512 | 81 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Indiana
Indiana wages are solid and stable, supported by the "Crossroads of America" interstate network. Indianapolis logistics parks and auto manufacturing supply chains keep demand consistent.
Indiana vs National Average
| Category | IN | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $60,950 | $59,710 | +$1,240 |
| Cost of Living | 90 | 100 | -10 |
| Adjusted Pay | $67,722 | $59,710 | +$8,012 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Indiana
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Indiana, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,500 - $100,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $81,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Indiana
What do Indiana truck drivers earn?
Indiana CDL-A drivers average $60,950. Adjusted for the state's 90% cost of living, the effective purchasing power is $67,722 — one of the best real-pay states in the Midwest.
Why is Indiana called the Crossroads of America for trucking?
More interstate highways intersect in Indiana than any other state. I-65, I-70, I-69, I-74, and I-80/90 all converge here, making Indianapolis a natural distribution hub with constant freight demand.
What industries drive Indiana trucking?
Automotive manufacturing (Subaru, Honda, Toyota suppliers), pharmaceutical logistics (Eli Lilly in Indianapolis), agricultural products, and e-commerce fulfillment centers from Amazon and FedEx.
What does Indiana pay at your experience level?
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