Light Truck Drivers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,830 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $73,740
Employed locally 700
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $45,830
    75th
    $56,850
    90th
    $73,740

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 49% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 51% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Salinas, CA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Salinas, CA is 3.8% above 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.