Truck Driver Salary in Oklahoma
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Oklahoma. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$57,670
CDL-B Avg
$43,500
Non-CDL Avg
$45,250
Owner-Op Gross
$185,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Oklahoma truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's cost of living is 14% below the national average. Your salary stretches further here than in most states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$57,670
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$67,058
After adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living index of 86, a CDL-A salary of $57,670 provides the same purchasing power as $67,058 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Oklahoma than the raw salary suggests.
Which Oklahoma metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Oklahoma, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $62,284 | 88 | Rising |
| Tulsa | $62,284 | 87 | Rising |
Salary Trend in Oklahoma
Oklahoma trucking wages offer excellent purchasing power thanks to the lowest cost of living among oil-producing states. Energy sector hauling and I-35/I-40 corridor freight keep demand steady.
Oklahoma vs National Average
| Category | OK | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $57,670 | $59,710 | $-2,040 |
| Cost of Living | 86 | 100 | -14 |
| Adjusted Pay | $67,058 | $59,710 | +$7,348 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Oklahoma
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Oklahoma, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,000 - $81,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$55,000 - $78,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Oklahoma
What do Oklahoma truck drivers earn?
Oklahoma CDL-A drivers average $57,670. With the nation's lowest cost of living among energy states (86% index), the adjusted purchasing power is $67,058 — very competitive nationally.
What freight opportunities exist in Oklahoma?
Oil field equipment and crude hauling, cattle ranching logistics, aerospace parts (Tinker AFB, Boeing), and corridor freight on I-40 (east-west) and I-35 (north-south) through Oklahoma City.
Which Oklahoma companies hire the most truckers?
Melton Truck Lines (Tulsa), Unit Corporation, and numerous oil field service companies. Oklahoma City and Tulsa also host regional operations for national carriers like FedEx Freight and XPO Logistics.
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