SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Visalia, CA the median wage is $51,530.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Visalia, CA the median wage is $51,530. That is 12.1% lower than the national median of $58,640. Pay ranges from under $36,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $89,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,120 to $62,710.
Employment stands at 3,060, or 17.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $70,730. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 206th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,010 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $45,120 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,530 | −12.1% |
| 75th | $62,710 | +6.9% |
| 90th | $89,030 | +51.8% |
| Mean | $58,610 | −0.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $70,730 | 5,360 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $66,450 | 16,450 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $62,620 | 1,860 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $61,540 | 2,380 | |
| 5 | Napa | $60,860 | 600 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $60,810 | 10,960 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $60,580 | 40,230 | |
| 8 | Stockton | $60,470 | 10,110 | |
| 9 | San Luis Obispo | $60,380 | 720 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $60,340 | 61,270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $51,530 buys what $46,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,530 a year, 12.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,010 to $89,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,060 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $70,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $51,530, or $24.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,640, so pay in Visalia, CA is 12.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Visalia, CA earns more than $89,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $70,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,060 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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