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CDL Truck Driver Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$58,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.18/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
53,330
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,288 #14 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Wisconsin, explained

Truck drivers in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,610 per year ($28.18 per hour), in line with the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $44,920, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $76,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $58,610 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $58,610 is worth about $62,288 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #14 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,920
$21.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,610
$28.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,380
$36.72/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $58,610 $62,288 —
Minnesota $61,990 $62,857 −$3,380
Illinois $60,320 $60,345 −$1,710
Iowa $58,070 $66,168 +$540
Michigan $57,180 $59,428 +$1,430

CDL Truck Driver in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Wisconsin?

Truck drivers in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,610 per year ($28.18 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay truck drivers well?

At $58,610, Wisconsin pays about the same as the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 53,330 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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