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Green Bay, WI

Truck Driver Salary in Green Bay

2026 salary data for CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator truck drivers in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Compare local pay to state and national averages.

CDL-A Avg

$58,890

CDL-B Avg

$46,000

Non-CDL Avg

$48,570

Owner-Op Gross

$200,000

Salary Comparison by License Type

How Green Bay truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.

CDL-A
$58,890
CDL-B
$46,000
Non-CDL
$48,570
Owner-Op (Gross)
$200,000

Cost of Living in Green Bay

Cost of Living Index90
Low (75)National Avg (100)High (200)

Green Bay's cost of living is 10% below the national average. Your trucking salary stretches further here than in most cities.

Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay

Nominal CDL-A Salary

$58,890

Adjusted Purchasing Power

$65,433

After adjusting for Green Bay's cost of living index of 90, a CDL-A salary of $58,890 provides the same purchasing power as $65,433 in an average-cost area. Your money goes further in Green Bay than the raw salary suggests.

Green Bay vs Wisconsin vs National Average

MetricGreen BayWI AvgNational
CDL-A Average$58,890$58,890$58,710
vs State+$0
vs National+$180
Cost of Living9093100
Adjusted Purchasing Power$65,433$63,323$58,710

Salary Trend in Green Bay

Stable

Trucking pay in Green Bay has remained steady, supported by consistent freight demand from paper & packaging and food processing & meatpacking. The Wisconsin market offers reliable work with predictable earnings for CDL drivers.

Which carriers run freight through Green Bay?

These are large carriers with a real presence in the region. We do not publish what any of them pays in Green Bay — that is a number only the carrier and the driver know, and it moves with the account, the lane and your record. Ask for it in cents per mile alongside the expected weekly miles.

  • Schneider National
  • J.B. Hunt
  • TMC Transportation
  • Crete Carrier

Read our carrier profiles for pay structure, home time and equipment on each one.

Industries Driving Trucking Demand in Green Bay

These industries generate the most freight volume and trucking employment in the Green Bay market.

1
Paper & Packaging
2
Food Processing & Meatpacking
3
Healthcare
4
Shipping & Logistics
5
Manufacturing

Find Trucking Jobs in Green Bay

Browse CDL driver positions in Green Bay, WI from top carriers and local companies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Green Bay

What is the average truck driver salary in Green Bay, WI?

CDL-A truck drivers in Green Bay, Wisconsin earn an average of $58,890 per year. Actual pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and whether you drive OTR, regional, or local routes. The Green Bay market is influenced by paper & packaging and food processing & meatpacking freight demand.

How much do owner-operators make in Green Bay?

Owner-operators based in Green Bay gross approximately $200,000 annually before expenses. After deducting fuel, insurance, maintenance, and truck payments, net income typically ranges from $76,000 to $96,000. The Green Bay area's cost of living index of 90 is below the national average by 10%.

Is Green Bay a good city for trucking jobs?

Green Bay offers strong trucking employment thanks to its paper & packaging and food processing & meatpacking sectors. The city's cost of living is below the national average, which means your paycheck goes further here than in many metros. CDL drivers with hazmat or tanker endorsements can earn 10-20% above the city average.