salary$66,450 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,280per year
Jobs in the area16,450people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Oakland?
Expensive. Rent of $2,511 a month takes 45.3% 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 Oakland, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $66,450 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $48,300 and $94,280.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Oakland?
Typical rent of $2,511 a month takes 45.3% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.