Light Truck Drivers Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,000 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.19
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $93,150
Employed locally 920
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $42,000
    75th
    $53,710
    90th
    $93,150

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 60% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 40% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,150
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,860
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Visalia, CA is $20.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Visalia, CA is 4.8% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.