Truck Driver Salary in Utah
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Utah. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$60,900
CDL-B Avg
$46,500
Non-CDL Avg
$47,920
Owner-Op Gross
$200,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Utah truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Utah
Utah'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
$60,900
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$60,297
After adjusting for Utah's cost of living index of 101, a CDL-A salary of $60,900 provides the same purchasing power as $60,297 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.
Which Utah metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Utah 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 Utah
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Utah, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $65,772 | 104 | Rising |
| Provo | $63,336 | 102 | Rising |
| Logan | $58,464 | 99 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Utah
Utah trucking wages are climbing as the Salt Lake City metro grows into a major western distribution hub. The I-15/I-80 interchange and expanding e-commerce facilities drive demand.
Utah vs National Average
| Category | UT | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $60,900 | $59,710 | +$1,190 |
| Cost of Living | 101 | 100 | +1 |
| Adjusted Pay | $60,297 | $59,710 | +$587 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Utah
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Utah, 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
$67,000 - $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
$53,000 - $75,000/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 Utah
What do truck drivers earn in Utah?
Utah CDL-A drivers average $60,900. Salt Lake City drivers earn the most as the metro area becomes a key distribution point for the Intermountain West region.
Is Utah becoming a logistics hub?
Yes, Salt Lake City's central western location, I-15/I-80 interchange, inland port development, and lower costs than California are attracting major distribution operations from Amazon, UPS, and numerous retailers.
What freight moves through Utah?
Utah freight includes mining products (copper, coal, potash), agricultural goods, cross-country loads on I-80 and I-15, and growing e-commerce distribution from the Salt Lake Valley's expanding warehouse district.
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