Truck Driver Salary in Massachusetts
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Massachusetts. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$63,570
CDL-B Avg
$52,200
Non-CDL Avg
$51,410
Owner-Op Gross
$230,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Massachusetts truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's cost of living is 31% above the national average. Factor this into salary comparisons with lower-cost states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$63,570
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$48,527
After adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living index of 131, a CDL-A salary of $63,570 provides the same purchasing power as $48,527 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.
Which Massachusetts metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Massachusetts, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $71,198 | 162 | Rising |
| Worcester | $66,113 | 133 | Stable |
| Springfield | $66,113 | 133 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Massachusetts
Massachusetts trucking wages are high but offset by the steep cost of living. The Port of Boston, healthcare logistics, and dense last-mile delivery needs support steady demand.
Massachusetts vs National Average
| Category | MA | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $63,570 | $59,710 | +$3,860 |
| Cost of Living | 131 | 100 | +31 |
| Adjusted Pay | $48,527 | $59,710 | $-11,183 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Massachusetts
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Massachusetts, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$66,500 - $94,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$73,500 - $104,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$59,500 - $84,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$48,000 - $68,000/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Massachusetts
What is the average truck driver salary in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts CDL-A drivers average $63,570. Boston-area drivers can earn the most but face the highest cost of living in New England at 131% of the national average.
What challenges do Massachusetts truck drivers face?
Massachusetts drivers deal with Boston's notoriously difficult road layout, strict size/weight restrictions, heavy congestion, aggressive toll costs on the Mass Pike, and harsh winter conditions.
What are the best trucking opportunities in Massachusetts?
Healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics (driven by Boston's biotech sector), last-mile delivery in the dense metro area, LTL operations, and heating fuel delivery offer the best pay and steady work.
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