How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in California?
$60,230a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in California. That is $28.96 an hour or $5,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.96
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 205,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,830Median: $60,230Highest 10%: $81,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| 75th | $72,330 | $34.77 | |
| 90th | $81,960 | $39.40 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $70,730 |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $62,620 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,540 |
| Napa, CA | $60,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,580 |
| Stockton, CA | $60,470 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,380 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,340 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,780 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $59,120 |
| Modesto, CA | $58,330 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,230 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,690 |
| Chico, CA | $57,480 |
| Redding, CA | $57,350 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,910 |
| Fresno, CA | $55,740 |
| Merced, CA | $55,630 |
| El Centro, CA | $55,140 |
| Salinas, CA | $53,390 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,530 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 16. Wyoming | $60,310 |
| 17. Indiana | $60,290 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $60,280 |
| 19. California | $60,230 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $60,190 |
| 21. Hawaii | $59,820 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.96 ($60,230 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,230 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
California ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $70,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.