Light Truck Drivers Salary in California
Light Truck Drivers in California earn a median of $46,790 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($44,860)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,950
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,750; the top 10% earn over $93,280. Nationally the range is $30,800 to $80,310.
States ranked near California
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- Aircraft Service Attendants$46,800 median in California
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,230 median in California
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$78,680 median in California
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$64,890 median in California
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$58,770 median in California
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$67,130 median in California
Light Truck Drivers pay in California
How much do light truck drivers make in California?
The median is $46,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,750 and the top 10% earn over $93,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for light truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $44,860). Living costs are not included.