DOL Median (California)
$72,000
vs National
+70.5%
National: $42,224BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,986
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
+70.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$42,224
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 70.5% above the national average of $42,224. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,986 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MCLANE SUNEAST, INC. | $72,000 | 29 |
| Fontana Transport Inc | $59,915 | 28 |
| Pacific Truck Auto Towing, Inc | $55,682 | 1 |
| DBN Trans, Inc. | $43,389 | 13 |
| TRANSERVE INC | $37,898 | 1 |
| NG Trans LLC | $33,030 | 2 |
| RVS LINE LLC | $30,000 | 2 |
| M3 logistics, Inc. | N/A | 4 |
| VALLEY SPREADER, INC | N/A | 10 |
| JES Trans, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Truliner Logistics, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Silver Hawk Freight Inc | N/A | 1 |
| SANDMAN INC. DBA STAR CONCRETE | N/A | 1 |
| T E S Transportation Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Autograph Logistics, inc. | N/A | 2 |
| EASY FUEL, INC. | N/A | 17 |
| WORLD WIDE HORSE SERVICES, INC DBA KC HORSE TRANSPORT | N/A | 1 |
| KB BITHER TRUCKING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| ETA Trans Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| HR2 Enterprises | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
San Diego, CA · $72,000Chicago, IL · $65,520Northfield, MI · $65,000Kirkland, WA · $63,253Geneva, IN · $62,500Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in California?
The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in California is $72,000 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California earns 70.5% more than the national median of $42,224, or $51,986 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.