Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Salary in North Carolina (2026)

Complete salary breakdown for Commercial Driver's License (CDL)s in North Carolina, including experience levels, metro areas, and employer types.

Median Salary
$49090
Hourly Rate
$23.6
Salary Range
$37440 - $76780
Compared to National Average
-9.6%
Compared to State Average
Varies by region

Salary by Experience

Salary Range

Base$49,090
10th$33,696
25th$34,632
50th$37,440
75th$40,248
90th$41,184

Salaries by Experience Level

Experience LevelSalary
Entry Level$37,440
Mid Career$49,090
Experienced$76,780

Salary by City

CityMetro AreaMedian Salary90th PercentileCost of Living Index
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC5200067600100
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NCRaleigh, NC5050065650100
Greensboro-High Point, NCGreensboro-High Point, NCGreensboro-High Point, NC4750061750100

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