How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Salinas?
$53,390a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $25.67 an hour or $4,449 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.67
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 269 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $53,390Highest 10%: $76,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $76,970 | $37.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 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 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,530 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $25.67 ($53,390 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Salinas than the national average?
No: $53,390 against $58,640 nationally, 9% less.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,230, so Salinas pays 11% less.
Where does Salinas rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
269 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,970 or more.
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.