Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,600 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $78,470
Employed locally 1,750
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $47,220
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $63,940
    90th
    $78,470

    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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,020
    Light Truck Drivers$43,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 3.8% 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,220.