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Paducah, KY

Truck Driver Salary in Paducah

2026 salary data for CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator truck drivers in Paducah, Kentucky. Compare local pay to state and national averages.

CDL-A Avg

$54,372

CDL-B Avg

$41,323

Non-CDL Avg

$33,711

Owner-Op Gross

$146,804

Salary Comparison by License Type

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

CDL-A
$54,372
CDL-B
$41,323
Non-CDL
$33,711
Owner-Op (Gross)
$146,804

Cost of Living in Paducah

Cost of Living Index86
Low (75)National Avg (100)High (200)

Paducah's cost of living is 14% below the national average. Your trucking salary stretches further here than in most cities.

Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay

Nominal CDL-A Salary

$54,372

Adjusted Purchasing Power

$63,223

After adjusting for Paducah's cost of living index of 86, a CDL-A salary of $54,372 provides the same purchasing power as $63,223 in an average-cost area. Your money goes further in Paducah than the raw salary suggests.

Paducah vs Kentucky vs National Average

MetricPaducahKY AvgNational
CDL-A Average$54,372$55,800$58,710
vs State$-1,428
vs National$-4,338
Cost of Living8690100
Adjusted Purchasing Power$63,223$62,000$58,710

Salary Trend in Paducah

Stable

Trucking pay in Paducah has remained steady, supported by consistent freight demand from river port operations and railroad operations. The Kentucky market offers reliable work with predictable earnings for CDL drivers.

Top Paying Companies in Paducah

These carriers and logistics companies offer some of the highest truck driver pay in the Paducah area.

CompanyAvg Annual Pay
1Old Dominion$70,157
2FedEx Freight$66,259
3XPO Logistics$63,336
4Averitt Express$62,362

Industries Driving Trucking Demand in Paducah

These industries generate the most freight volume and trucking employment in the Paducah market.

1
River Port Operations
2
Railroad Operations
3
Nuclear/DOE (Paducah Gaseous Diffusion)
4
Healthcare
5
Manufacturing

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Paducah

What is the average truck driver salary in Paducah, KY?

CDL-A truck drivers in Paducah, Kentucky earn an average of $54,372 per year. Actual pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and whether you drive OTR, regional, or local routes. The Paducah market is influenced by river port operations and railroad operations freight demand.

How much do owner-operators make in Paducah?

Owner-operators based in Paducah gross approximately $146,804 annually before expenses. After deducting fuel, insurance, maintenance, and truck payments, net income typically ranges from $55,786 to $70,466. The Paducah area's cost of living index of 86 is below the national average by 14%.

Is Paducah a good city for trucking jobs?

Paducah offers strong trucking employment thanks to its river port operations and railroad operations sectors. The city's cost of living is below the national average, which means your paycheck goes further here than in many metros. CDL drivers with hazmat or tanker endorsements can earn 10-20% above the city average.