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Average California driver salary

$38,030yearly

$16.72 hourly rate

Entry-level California driver salary
$23,000 yearly
Updated April 5, 2024

How much does California pay drivers?

The average salary for California drivers is $38,030 per year. California driver salaries range between $23,000 to $60,000 per year. California drivers earn 9% more than the national average salary for drivers of $34,771.

Location impacts how much a driver at California can expect to make. Drivers at California make the most in Liberty, NJ, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

How much does California pay drivers by location?

California pays drivers the most in Liberty, NJ, New York, NY, and Boston, MA. Additionally, cities like Bellevue and Beaverton also report highly competitive salaries for drivers at California.

Driver California salary by location

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Liberty, NJ$47,706$22.94
2New York, NY$47,326$22.75
3Boston, MA$47,301$22.74
4Bellevue, WA$43,781$21.05
5Beaverton, OR$42,868$20.61
6Washington, DC$42,430$20.40
7Grand Rapids, MI$41,653$20.03
8Poway, CA$41,478$19.94
9Des Moines, IA$40,159$19.31
10Minneapolis, MN$39,117$18.81

Highest-paid California drivers by job level

RankJob titleAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Operator And Truck Driver$278,088$134-
2Driver/Owner Operator$178,237$86-
3School Boat Driver$84,065$40-
4Interstate Bus Driver$82,872$40-
5Tram Driver$65,858$32-
6Driver Engineer$59,623$29-
7CDL Driver$59,468$294
8Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$59,010$28-
9Ambulance Driver$58,106$28-
10High Lift Driver$58,057$28-

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