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Truck Driver Salary in Delaware

Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Delaware. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.

CDL-A Avg

$59,800

CDL-B Avg

$48,200

Non-CDL Avg

$41,000

Owner-Op Gross

$205,000

Salary Comparison by License Type

How Delaware truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.

CDL-A
$59,800
CDL-B
$48,200
Non-CDL
$41,000
Owner-Op (Gross)
$205,000

Cost of Living in Delaware

Cost of Living Index104
Low Cost (80)National Avg (100)High Cost (170)

Delaware's cost of living is 4% above the national average. Factor this into salary comparisons with lower-cost states.

Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay

Nominal CDL-A Salary

$59,800

Adjusted Purchasing Power

$57,500

After adjusting for Delaware's cost of living index of 104, a CDL-A salary of $59,800 provides the same purchasing power as $57,500 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.

Top Paying Cities in Delaware

These cities offer the highest average truck driver salaries in Delaware based on freight volume, distribution center density, and local demand.

1. Wilmington
$63,400
2. Dover
$58,600
3. Newark
$61,200

Salary Trend in Delaware

Stablevs. national avg: $58,710

Delaware trucking pay benefits from the I-95 corridor and Port of Wilmington activity. The state's strategic location between Philadelphia and Baltimore keeps freight volumes consistent.

Delaware vs National Average

CategoryDENationalDifference
CDL-A Average$59,800$58,710+$1,090
Cost of Living104100+4
Adjusted Pay$57,500$58,710$-1,210

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Delaware

What do truckers earn in Delaware?

Delaware CDL-A drivers average $59,800 annually. Wilmington drivers earn the most ($63,400) thanks to port operations and proximity to the Philadelphia metro logistics network.

Is Delaware a good base for truck drivers?

Delaware's central East Coast location, no sales tax, and moderate cost of living make it attractive. Drivers can easily access freight from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the Port of Wilmington.

What freight moves through Delaware?

The Port of Wilmington handles fruit imports (largest banana port on the East Coast), along with chemicals from the DuPont corridor and general merchandise moving along I-95 between major Northeast cities.