Truck Driver Salary in Wisconsin
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Wisconsin. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$58,890
CDL-B Avg
$46,000
Non-CDL Avg
$48,570
Owner-Op Gross
$200,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Wisconsin truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's cost of living is 7% below the national average. Your salary stretches further here than in most states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$58,890
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$63,323
After adjusting for Wisconsin's cost of living index of 93, a CDL-A salary of $58,890 provides the same purchasing power as $63,323 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Wisconsin than the raw salary suggests.
Which Wisconsin metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Wisconsin, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
Salary Trend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin trucking wages are steady, supported by dairy industry logistics (the state produces 25% of US cheese), paper manufacturing, and the Milwaukee metro distribution sector.
Wisconsin vs National Average
| Category | WI | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $58,890 | $59,710 | $-820 |
| Cost of Living | 93 | 100 | -7 |
| Adjusted Pay | $63,323 | $59,710 | +$3,613 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Wisconsin
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Wisconsin, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$68,500 - $96,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Wisconsin
What is the average truck driver salary in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin CDL-A drivers average $58,890. Milwaukee drivers earn the most with the metro area's manufacturing base and I-94 corridor freight creating consistent demand.
How does the dairy industry affect Wisconsin trucking?
Wisconsin produces 25% of US cheese and significant milk volumes. Refrigerated tanker drivers for dairy pickups, cheese haulers, and cold chain logistics are unique and steady employment niches in the state.
What major carriers are based in Wisconsin?
Schneider National (Green Bay) is one of the nation's largest carriers. Other notable WI-based companies include Decker Truck Line, Roehl Transport (Marshfield), and Paper Transport (De Pere).
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