Truck Driver Salary in Maryland
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Maryland. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$60,590
CDL-B Avg
$50,200
Non-CDL Avg
$52,930
Owner-Op Gross
$220,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Maryland truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Maryland
Maryland's cost of living is 15% above the national average. Factor this into salary comparisons with lower-cost states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$60,590
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$52,687
After adjusting for Maryland's cost of living index of 115, a CDL-A salary of $60,590 provides the same purchasing power as $52,687 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.
Which Maryland metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Maryland 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 Maryland
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Maryland, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $67,861 | 105 | Rising |
| Hagerstown | $60,590 | 115 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Maryland
Maryland trucking pay is solid, anchored by the Port of Baltimore, the I-95 corridor, and the Hagerstown distribution hub. Federal government logistics near DC also contributes to demand.
Maryland vs National Average
| Category | MD | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $60,590 | $59,710 | +$880 |
| Cost of Living | 115 | 100 | +15 |
| Adjusted Pay | $52,687 | $59,710 | $-7,023 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Maryland
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Maryland, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Maryland
What do Maryland truck drivers earn?
Maryland CDL-A drivers average $60,590 per year. Baltimore drivers earn the most thanks to port operations and the concentration of warehouses in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Is Hagerstown a good area for trucking jobs?
Hagerstown is a major distribution hub where I-70 and I-81 intersect. Companies like Volvo, Staples, and numerous third-party logistics firms operate large warehouses there, creating consistent local and regional driving jobs.
What makes Maryland trucking unique?
Maryland drivers navigate the busy I-95/I-495 Beltway corridor, serve the Port of Baltimore (top auto import port), and handle federal government freight. Tolls on I-95 and the Bay Bridge are notable operating costs.
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