Light Truck Drivers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $41,960 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.17
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $63,200
Employed locally 1,580
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $41,960
    75th
    $48,750
    90th
    $63,200

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,180
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,270
    Vallejo, CA $46,560

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Bakersfield, CA is $20.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.17 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.9% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.