Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $51,370 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $74,410
Employed locally 1,060
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $51,370
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $74,410

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 91% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,430
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,480

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,580
    Light Truck Drivers $39,280
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in El Centro, CA is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in El Centro, CA is 10.6% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in El Centro?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.