$2,262 /week
~$117,624/year
Average CDL driver pay in Merced, California.
Browse 628 positions in Merced, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$3,800
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,185
avg across 206 jobs
Pay Distribution in Merced, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Merced, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Merced, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
34% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
79% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Merced, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Merced, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 628 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch92%
Live Load58%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Merced, 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 Merced, California earns $2,262 per week, or approximately $117,624 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 628 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Merced, California earn $3,800 per week, which works out to roughly $197,600 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Merced, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,561/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,432/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,635/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 — 206 jobs in Merced, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,185.
Based on 628 current listings in Merced, California: 34% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 79% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 628 open positions and an average pay of $117,624 per year in Merced, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $197,600 per year, and 206 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,185. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.