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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $65,540 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $94,990
Employed locally 4,980
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $56,880
    50th (median)
    $65,540
    75th
    $78,970
    90th
    $94,990

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 42% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 58% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220
    Muncie, IN $64,980

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,140

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $43,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Jose, CA is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in San Jose, CA is 14.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,880.