salary$70,730 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,620per year
Jobs in the area5,360people work this job
Can a truck driver afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 51.7% 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 San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $70,730 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $48,280 and $94,620.
Can a truck driver afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 51.7% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.