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CDL Truck Driver Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$58,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.26/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
15,920
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,543 #18 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Idaho, explained

Truck drivers in Idaho earn a median of $58,770 per year ($28.26 per hour), in line with the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $43,360, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $77,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $58,770 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $58,770 is worth about $61,543 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #18 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,360
$20.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,770
$28.26/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,120
$37.08/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $58,770 $61,543 —
Washington $64,760 $60,516 −$5,990
Nevada $62,290 $62,303 −$3,520
Oregon $61,980 $59,965 −$3,210
Utah $60,620 $61,317 −$1,850
Wyoming $60,310 $65,066 −$1,540
Montana $58,870 $62,201 −$100

CDL Truck Driver in Idaho: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Idaho?

Truck drivers in Idaho earn a median of $58,770 per year ($28.26 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Idaho pay truck drivers well?

At $58,770, Idaho pays about the same as the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 15,920 work in the state.

CDL Truck Driver salary in other states

Alaska · $70,100 Washington · $64,760 District of Columbia · $64,170 New Jersey · $63,570 Massachusetts · $63,030 Nevada · $62,290 New York · $62,050 Minnesota · $61,990 Oregon · $61,980 Colorado · $61,500 North Dakota · $60,910 Vermont · $60,830

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