$2,287 /week
~$118,924/year
Average CDL driver pay in El Centro, California.
Browse 613 positions in El Centro, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$3,850
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,161
avg across 198 jobs
Pay Distribution in El Centro, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in El Centro, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in El Centro, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
81% Take Truck Home
Route Types in El Centro, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in El Centro, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 613 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch93%
Live Load59%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in El Centro, California
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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
21 expected days out
KIK LLC
OTR CDL class A Driver
$2,000 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Dry Van
$2,000 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
14 - 21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in El Centro, California earns $2,287 per week, or approximately $118,924 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 613 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in El Centro, California earn $3,850 per week, which works out to roughly $200,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in El Centro, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,584/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,418/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,659/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Ali Star Inc is offering a Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck position paying $8,000–$14,000/week.
Yes — 198 jobs in El Centro, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,161.
Based on 613 current listings in El Centro, California: 35% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 81% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 613 open positions and an average pay of $118,924 per year in El Centro, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $200,200 per year, and 198 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,161. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.