salary$55,910 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,270per year
Jobs in the area1,550people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Santa Maria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 42.6% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $55,910 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $37,770 and $77,270.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 42.6% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.