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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $61,140 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $78,720
Employed locally 10,490
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $70,000
    90th
    $78,720

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 69% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 31% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,250
    Light Truck Drivers $44,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $68,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Stockton, CA is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Stockton, CA is 6.4% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.