2023 Data

Truck Driver Salary in San Diego, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$55,787

11.8% vs national

Hourly Rate

$26.82

/hour

Jobs in Area

1,984

employed

Salary Range$37,256 - $80,617
10th %Median90th %

Truck Driver Salary Range in San Diego, CA

Annual Salary Range

$56k

$37k

10th percentile

$45k

25th

$66k

75th

$81k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$37,256$17.91
25th Percentile$44,555$21.42
Median (50th Percentile)$55,787$26.82
75th Percentile$65,808$31.64
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$80,617$38.76
Average (Mean)$60,165$28.93

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Truck Driver salary in San Diego, CA is $55,787 per year or $26.82 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How San Diego, CA Compares

vs National Average

$49,920

+11.8%

vs California Average

$48,857

+14.2%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$39,067

-30.0%

Cost of living in San Diego, CA is 42.8% above the national average.

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