Light Truck Drivers Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,560 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $70,250
Employed locally 860
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $57,310
    90th
    $70,250

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 47% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 53% 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
    Decatur, IL $46,280

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,910
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,200
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Vallejo, CA is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Vallejo, CA is 5.5% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.