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
$53,800
CDL-B Avg
$43,500
Non-CDL Avg
$37,200
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
$53,800
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$62,558
After adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living index of 86, a CDL-A salary of $53,800 provides the same purchasing power as $62,558 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Oklahoma than the raw salary suggests.
Top Paying Cities in Oklahoma
These cities offer the highest average truck driver salaries in Oklahoma based on freight volume, distribution center density, and local demand.
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 | $53,800 | $58,710 | $-4,910 |
| Cost of Living | 86 | 100 | -14 |
| Adjusted Pay | $62,558 | $58,710 | +$3,848 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Oklahoma
What do Oklahoma truck drivers earn?
Oklahoma CDL-A drivers average $53,800. With the nation's lowest cost of living among energy states (86% index), the adjusted purchasing power is $62,558 — 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.