Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Salary in California (2026)

Complete salary breakdown for Commercial Driver's License (CDL)s in California, including experience levels, metro areas, and employer types.

Median Salary
$58030
Hourly Rate
$27.9
Salary Range
$37440 - $76780
Compared to National Average
+6.8%
Compared to State Average
Varies by region

Salary by Experience

Salary Range

Base$58,030
10th$33,696
25th$34,632
50th$37,440
75th$40,248
90th$41,184

Salaries by Experience Level

Experience LevelSalary
Entry Level$37,440
Mid Career$54,320
Experienced$76,780

Salary by City

CityMetro AreaMedian Salary90th PercentileCost of Living Index
Los Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim5900076700100
San Francisco-Oakland-HaywardSan Francisco-Oakland-HaywardSan Francisco-Oakland-Hayward6500084500100
San Diego-CarlsbadSan Diego-CarlsbadSan Diego-Carlsbad5700074100100

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