Light Truck Drivers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $49,300 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $40,860
90th percentile $89,190
Employed locally 17,080
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,860
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $89,190

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 37% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 63% 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
    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
    Decatur, IL $46,280

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in San Francisco, CA is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.85 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in San Francisco, CA is 11.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,860 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.