Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Huntington Park, California (November 2026)
CDL drivers in Huntington Park, California earn $2,173 per week on average through November 2026. The median is $1,812, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 718 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,114. 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 November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 1% ($2,196 → $2,173).
- median weekly pay fell by 1.4% ($1,838 → $1,812).
Huntington Park, California CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Huntington Park, 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) | $1,595 | $1,530 | 363 |
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,369 | $2,250 | 245 |
| Owner Operator | $7,455 | $7,650 | 110 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Huntington Park, California drivers actually run
The route mix in Huntington Park, California this month tilts OTR: 13% regional, 78% OTR, 7% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Huntington Park, California postings; dedicated routes at 38%; take-truck-home at 75%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 63% and riders-allowed at 60%.
Huntington Park, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Huntington Park, California | California | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,173 | $2,270 | -4% |
| Dedicated routes | 38% | 32% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Huntington Park, California's biggest divergence from California is on dedicated routes, 6 points above the state baseline.
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 emissions rules are the strictest in the US, so engine year and compliance matter for fleet work — if you're owner-op, check current CARB rules before buying a truck. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay above the national average, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Grapevine, Donner, plus high winds on Cajon) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.