salary$60,580 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,320per year
Jobs in the area40,230people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Temecula?
Expensive. Rent of $2,895 a month takes 57.3% 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 Temecula, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $60,580 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $39,320 and $97,320.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Temecula?
Typical rent of $2,895 a month takes 57.3% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.