salary$59,780 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,250per year
Jobs in the area10,440people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Carlsbad?
Expensive. Rent of $3,582 a month takes 71.9% 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 Carlsbad, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $59,780 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $40,880 and $78,250.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Carlsbad?
Typical rent of $3,582 a month takes 71.9% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.