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Beaumont, TX

Truck Driver Salary in Beaumont

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

CDL-A Avg

$61,776

CDL-B Avg

$46,332

Non-CDL Avg

$39,537

Owner-Op Gross

$172,973

Salary Comparison by License Type

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

CDL-A
$61,776
CDL-B
$46,332
Non-CDL
$39,537
Owner-Op (Gross)
$172,973

Cost of Living in Beaumont

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

Beaumont'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

$61,776

Adjusted Purchasing Power

$71,833

After adjusting for Beaumont's cost of living index of 86, a CDL-A salary of $61,776 provides the same purchasing power as $71,833 in an average-cost area. Your money goes further in Beaumont than the raw salary suggests.

Beaumont vs Texas vs National Average

MetricBeaumontTX AvgNational
CDL-A Average$61,776$62,400$58,710
vs State$-624
vs National+$3,066
Cost of Living8692100
Adjusted Purchasing Power$71,833$67,826$58,710

Salary Trend in Beaumont

Stable

Trucking pay in Beaumont has remained steady, supported by consistent freight demand from petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing. The Texas market offers reliable work with predictable earnings for CDL drivers.

Top Paying Companies in Beaumont

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

CompanyAvg Annual Pay
1Old Dominion$71,280
2FedEx Freight$67,320
3Averitt Express$63,360
4USA Truck$57,420

Industries Driving Trucking Demand in Beaumont

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

1
Petroleum Refining
2
Chemical Manufacturing
3
Port Operations
4
Healthcare
5
Rice Agriculture

Find Trucking Jobs in Beaumont

Browse CDL driver positions in Beaumont, TX from top carriers and local companies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Beaumont

What is the average truck driver salary in Beaumont, TX?

CDL-A truck drivers in Beaumont, Texas earn an average of $61,776 per year. Actual pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and whether you drive OTR, regional, or local routes. The Beaumont market is influenced by petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing freight demand.

How much do owner-operators make in Beaumont?

Owner-operators based in Beaumont gross approximately $172,973 annually before expenses. After deducting fuel, insurance, maintenance, and truck payments, net income typically ranges from $65,730 to $83,027. The Beaumont area's cost of living index of 86 is below the national average by 14%.

Is Beaumont a good city for trucking jobs?

Beaumont offers strong trucking employment thanks to its petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing 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.