How much does a light truck driver make in California?
$46,790a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in California. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $46,790Highest 10%: $93,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| Median | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $56,840 | $27.33 | |
| 90th | $93,280 | $44.85 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $52,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,820 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,410 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $48,740 |
| Napa, CA | $47,590 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,720 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,570 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,500 |
| Yuba City, CA | $46,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,340 |
| Chico, CA | $45,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $45,970 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,670 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,560 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,620 |
| Merced, CA | $44,250 |
| Redding, CA | $44,120 |
| Modesto, CA | $43,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,780 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,380 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,170 |
| Hanford, CA | $40,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 9. Illinois | $47,380 |
| 10. Oregon | $47,150 |
| 11. New Jersey | $46,820 |
| 12. California | $46,790 |
| 13. Montana | $46,420 |
| 14. New York | $46,330 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $46,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.50 ($46,790 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,790 against $44,860 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for light truck driver pay?
California ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays light truck drivers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $52,100 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.