Light Truck Drivers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $41,960 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.17
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $93,150
Employed locally 430
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $41,960
    75th
    $54,570
    90th
    $93,150

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,490
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Merced, CA is $20.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Merced, 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.