salary$60,340 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,120per year
Jobs in the area61,270people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Los Angeles?
Expensive. Rent of $2,498 a month takes 49.7% 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 Los Angeles, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $60,340 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $42,910 and $80,120.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Los Angeles?
Typical rent of $2,498 a month takes 49.7% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.