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Light Truck Drivers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Light Truck Drivers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.8% vs 2024
$53,310
Mean Salary
$46,790
Median Salary
$22.50
Hourly Rate
111,950 people work as Light Truck Drivers in California
Light Truck Drivers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Light Truck Drivers in California earn a median salary of $46,790 per year ($3,899/month).
This is 5.3% above the national average of $44,452.
California ranks #12 out of 51 states for Light Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 111,950 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Light Truck Drivers
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.8
Transportation
3.41
Customer and Personal Service
3.38
Public Safety and Security
2.86
Administrative
2.63
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.0% of workers)
Salaries for Light Truck Drivers in California range from $36,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $93,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,160 and $56,840.
Median $46,790
P10: $36,750P25: $42,160P75: $56,840P90: $93,280
10th
$36,750
25th
$42,160
Median
$46,790
75th
$56,840
90th
$93,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,750
$17.67
$3,062
25th Percentile
$42,160
$20.27
$3,513
Median (50th)
$46,790
$22.50
$3,899
75th Percentile
$56,840
$27.33
$4,736
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$93,280
$44.85
$7,773
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,310 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Light Truck Drivers make in California?
The median annual salary for Light Truck Drivers in California is $46,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,310.
What is the salary range for a Light Truck Drivers in California?
Salaries for Light Truck Drivers in California range from $36,750 at the 10th percentile to $93,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,160 and $56,840.
What is the starting salary for a Light Truck Drivers in California?
Entry-level Light Truck Drivers positions in California typically start around $36,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Light Truck Drivers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 111,950 people are employed as Light Truck Drivers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Light Truck Drivers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Light Truck Drivers in California is approximately $22.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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