Electrician vs CDL Driver
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Electrician
$62,350
National Median Salary
Total Jobs818,700
Annual Openings79,900
Training4-5 yr apprenticeship
CDL Driver
$54,320
National Median Salary
Total Jobs2,100,000
Annual Openings231,100
Training3-6 wk CDL program
Metric
Electrician
CDL Driver
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $62,350* | $54,320 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 818,700 | 2,100,000* |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 79,900 | 231,100* |
Training Time | 4-5 yr apprenticeship | 3-6 wk CDL program |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Electricians
Illinois$95,340
New York$91,870
Hawaii$87,530
Oregon$84,210
Alaska$82,990
Top States for CDL Drivers
Alaska$77,890
Wyoming$67,430
Washington$64,120
North Dakota$63,450
California$62,780