$2,289 /week
~$119,028/year
Average CDL driver pay in Bakersfield, California.
Browse 651 positions in Bakersfield, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$3,900
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,146
avg across 205 jobs
Pay Distribution in Bakersfield, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Bakersfield, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Bakersfield, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
36% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
80% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Bakersfield, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Bakersfield, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 651 jobs.
Drop & Hook33%
No-Touch93%
Live Load59%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Bakersfield, California
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
OWNER OPERATORS $11000 gross
$2,500 - $3,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Refrigerated, Dry Van, Hazmat tanker and Power Only
$2,500 - $3,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 3 weekends.
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Zmile Inc
Hazmat CDL-A OTR Driver | $12,500/Month
$2,400 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Hazmat tanker
$2,400 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
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