Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,630 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $80,010
Employed locally 11,690
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $70,950
    90th
    $80,010

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,170
    Light Truck Drivers$45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,380
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Sacramento, CA is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.