Light Truck Drivers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,770 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $34,410
90th percentile $67,020
Employed locally 1,170
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,410
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $42,770
    75th
    $49,030
    90th
    $67,020

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,960
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Modesto, CA is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Modesto, CA is 3.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,410 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.