California cdl driver salary

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Average California cdl driver salary

$59,468yearly

$30.34 hourly rate

Entry-level California cdl driver salary

$38,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does California pay cdl drivers?

The average salary for California cdl drivers is $59,468 per year. California cdl driver salaries range between $38,000 to $91,000 per year. California cdl drivers earn 6% less than the national average salary for cdl drivers of $63,112.

Location impacts how much a cdl driver at California can expect to make. Cdl drivers at California make the most in Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, and Washington, DC.

How much does California pay cdl drivers by location?

California pays cdl drivers the most in Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, and Washington, DC. Additionally, cities like West Des Moines and Las Vegas also report highly competitive salaries for cdl drivers at California.

Cdl driver California salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Omaha, NE	$76,767	$36.91
2	Denver, CO	$74,189	$35.67
3	Washington, DC	$73,170	$35.18
4	West Des Moines, IA	$71,640	$34.44
5	Las Vegas, NV	$71,109	$34.19
6	Chicago, IL	$69,854	$33.58
7	Boise, ID	$69,491	$33.41
8	Minneapolis, MN	$68,261	$32.82
9	Saint Louis, MO	$68,103	$32.74
10	Menomonee Falls, WI	$67,768	$32.58

Highest-paid California cdl drivers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Truck Driver-Over-The-Road	$59,010	$28	-
2	Truck Driver Class A	$57,416	$28	2
3	Commercial Truck Driver	$56,626	$27	-
4	Concrete Truck Driver	$56,288	$27	-
5	Over The Road Driver	$56,006	$27	-
6	Haul Truck Driver	$55,712	$27	-
7	Truck Driver	$55,614	$27	-
8	Tractor-Trailer Driver	$55,604	$27	-
9	Flatbed Truck Driver	$55,597	$27	-
10	Dump Truck Driver	$55,492	$27	-

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