Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Clovis, California (May 2026)
CDL drivers in Clovis, California earn $2,301 per week on average through May 2026. The median is $1,852, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 627 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,189. California freight is dominated by the Port of LA / Long Beach complex, Central Valley agriculture, and the Inland Empire warehouse cluster along I-10 and I-15.
What changed in May 2026
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How Clovis, California compares to California
| Clovis, California | California | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,301 | $2,381 | -3% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 69% | 63% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 65% | 59% | +6 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 35% | 30% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 76% | +9 pt |
| Local routes | 2% | 9% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, OTR (long-haul) routes is where Clovis, California differs most from California — 9 points above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Clovis, California
Across active CDL postings in Clovis, California this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,624 | $1,582 | 308 |
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,423 | $2,250 | 199 |
| Owner Operator | $7,407 | $7,500 | 120 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Clovis, California
Of active CDL postings in Clovis, California this month, 12% are regional and 85% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Clovis, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 35% dedicated, 80% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 65% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in California
California is one of the toughest states to drive CDL in the country, and one of the most lucrative for the right setup. CARB clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Clovis, California
- Best owner-operator companies in Clovis, California
- CDL driver salary in California
The methodology behind the rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated May 2026.