Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,890 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $74,300
Employed locally 1,070
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $58,890
    75th
    $63,490
    90th
    $74,300

    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

    Related occupations in North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,860
    Light Truck Drivers$45,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,860
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Coast Region of California is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.43 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in North Coast Region of California is 2.5% above 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.