Light Truck Drivers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $50,060 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $75,870
Employed locally 5,230
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $45,620
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $75,870

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 32% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 68% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Decatur, IL $46,280

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $43,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in San Jose, CA is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in San Jose, CA is 13.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,620.