How much does a light truck driver make in Salinas?
$45,970a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $22.10 an hour or $3,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.10
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,840Median: $45,970Highest 10%: $82,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 75th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 90th | $82,170 | $39.50 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,340 |
| Chico, CA | $45,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,990 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $22.10 ($45,970 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $45,970 against $44,860 nationally, 2% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,790, so Salinas pays 2% less.
Where does Salinas rank for light truck driver pay?
86 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,170 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.