Mason vs CDL Driver
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
CDL Driver
$54,320
National Median Salary
Total Jobs2,100,000
Annual Openings231,100
Training3-6 wk CDL program
Metric
Mason
CDL Driver
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $53,480 | $54,320* |
Total Jobs Current employment | 211,600 | 2,100,000* |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 19,200 | 231,100* |
Training Time | 3 yr apprenticeship | 3-6 wk CDL program |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210
Top States for CDL Drivers
Alaska$77,890
Wyoming$67,430
Washington$64,120
North Dakota$63,450
California$62,780