Truck Driver Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median truck driver in the San Diego area earns $59,780 a year ($28.74 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($58,640) and 1% below the California median ($60,230). Half of the 10,440 truck drivers there earn between $48,370 and $69,650.
Median $59,780
10th: $40,88090th: $78,250
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,880 | $41,830 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $48,370 | $48,740 | $47,960 |
| Median | $59,780 | $60,230 | $58,640 |
| 75th percentile | $69,650 | $72,330 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $78,250 | $81,960 | $79,380 |
| Average | $60,180 | $62,020 | $59,710 |
| Jobs | 10,440 | 205,090 | 2,062,040 |
San Diego, CA ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for truck driver pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($71,240).
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- San Jose, CA: $70,730
- San Francisco, CA: $66,450
- Sacramento, CA: $60,810
- Seattle, WA: $71,240
- New York, NY: $65,040
- Minneapolis, MN: $64,200
- Boston, MA: $64,010
- Denver, CO: $63,900
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- Delivery Driver: $45,670
- School Bus Driver: $60,440
- Material Mover: $43,320
- Stocker: $39,160
- Forklift Operator: $46,370
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.