Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,210 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.87
10th percentile $45,860
90th percentile $94,440
Employed locally 16,870
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,860
    25th
    $56,020
    50th (median)
    $64,210
    75th
    $77,350
    90th
    $94,440

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,140

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,630
    Light Truck Drivers$49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Francisco, CA is $30.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in San Francisco, CA is 11.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,860 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,020.