verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

CDL Truck Driver Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$57,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.69/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
9,040
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,701 #39 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Delaware, explained

Truck drivers in Delaware earn a median of $57,590 per year ($27.69 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $46,850, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $69,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $57,590 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $57,590 is worth about $57,701 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #39 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,850
$22.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,590
$27.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,770
$33.54/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $57,590 $57,701
New Jersey $63,570 $58,426 −$5,980
Maryland $59,360 $56,555 −$1,770
Pennsylvania $58,580 $60,038 −$990

CDL Truck Driver in Delaware: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Delaware?

Truck drivers in Delaware earn a median of $57,590 per year ($27.69 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Delaware pay truck drivers well?

At $57,590, Delaware pays 2% below the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 9,040 work in the state.

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