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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

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

Highest-paid California cdl drivers by job level

RankJob titleAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$59,010$28-
2Truck Driver Class A$57,416$282
3Commercial Truck Driver$56,626$27-
4Concrete Truck Driver$56,288$27-
5Over The Road Driver$56,006$27-
6Haul Truck Driver$55,712$27-
7Truck Driver$55,614$27-
8Tractor-Trailer Driver$55,604$27-
9Flatbed Truck Driver$55,597$27-
10Dump Truck Driver$55,492$27-

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