Light Truck Drivers Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $44,400 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $94,970
Employed locally 200
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $35,150
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $94,970

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Yuba City?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Yuba City, CA is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.92 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Yuba City, CA is 0.6% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,150.