28 open jobs within 50 miles of Houston, from 4 employers. We check employers' job boards every day, so closed jobs drop off.
Updated
| Median pay, Houston area | $27.33/hr (about $56,800/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle half earn, Houston area | $22.51–$30.97/hr | BLS, May 2025 |
| Median pay, Texas | $27.06/hr (about $56,300/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
| Top 10% earn, Texas | over $38.17/hr | BLS, May 2025 |
| Openings a year, Texas (projected) | 26,651 | TWC projections, 2024–2034 |
| Open jobs on SkillsTradeJobs around Houston | 28 from 4 employers, 1 union | our listings, November 13, 2026 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025, bls.gov/oes); Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024–2034 (texaslmi.com); open jobs counted from employers' and unions' job boards, checked daily. A year is 2,080 hours, as BLS counts it.
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Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Sunbelt Rentals · Houston, TX
United Rentals · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Austin Industries · Channelview, TX
United Rentals · Baytown, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Conroe, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Conroe, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
United Rentals · Houston, TX
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Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) · Texas DPS
Pass the knowledge and vision tests to practice with a CDL holder beside you. $25.
Entry Level Driver Training
Required training from a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry, before your first Class A or B driving test.
CDL Class A or B · Texas DPS
After 14 days on your permit and the training, pass the pre-trip, basic control and road tests. $97, good for eight years. 18 to drive only in Texas, 21 across state lines.
CDL Driver pay in Houston
$22.51 – $30.97 an hour
Middle half of CDL drivers here. Median $27.33.
An hour, for all workers in the occupation, not by license level. BLS: “Someone new to the field may expect wages near the 10th or 25th percentile, whereas those with more experience and education could expect wages near the 75th or 90th percentile.” BLS
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers). bls.gov/oes
Schools and programs within 25 miles, nearest first. Ask each one about cost, start dates and help paying.
TRUCK DRIVING
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Associate's degree, usually 2 years · In-person · Prepares for: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
WORKTEXAS · Houston · 6.7 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
NORTHEAST TRAINING CENTER MJ TRAINING · Houston · 9.8 mi
Other / no data · Mix of in-person and online · Prepares for: 2 YEARS WITH A OJL ATTAINMENT OF 4000 HOURS
Class A CDL Program
160 Driving Academy · Houston · 10.4 mi
Other / no data · In-person · Prepares for: Commercial Drivers License
Class A CDL Program- Night Class
160 Driving Academy · Houston · 10.4 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: Certificate of Completion from 160 Driving Academy and Class A CDL if the exam is passed
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING - CDL
KINDLE TRUCKING SCHOOL · Houston · 12.5 mi
Other / no data · In-person · Prepares for: COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE
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