Light Truck Drivers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $39,280 -11% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $34,100
90th percentile $63,830
Employed locally 280
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,100
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $39,280
    75th
    $48,860
    90th
    $63,830

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 70% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 30% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,580
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in El Centro, CA is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.52 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in El Centro, CA is 11% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,100 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.