salary$57,690 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,870per year
Jobs in the area7,050people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 42.0% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $57,690 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $38,490 and $74,870.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 42.0% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.