salary$59,120 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,910per year
Jobs in the area3,020people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 67.0% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $59,120 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,590 and $76,910.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 67.0% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.