How much does a light truck driver make in Sacramento?
$46,340a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $46,340Highest 10%: $83,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $40,800 | $19.62 | |
| Median | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $51,790 | $24.90 | |
| 90th | $83,080 | $39.94 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $196,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $124,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $81,370 |
| Captain | $78,380 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $73,400 |
| Bus Driver | $70,680 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,950 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $64,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,240 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.28 ($46,340 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $46,340 against $44,860 nationally, 3% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,790, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for light truck driver pay?
69 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,080 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.