$2,181 /week
~$113,412/year
Average CDL driver pay in Riverside, California.
Browse 703 positions in Riverside, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,827
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,800
Sign-On Bonus
$2,245
avg across 226 jobs
Pay Distribution in Riverside, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Riverside, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Riverside, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
76% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Riverside, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Riverside, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 703 jobs.
Drop & Hook35%
No-Touch91%
Live Load57%
Driver Load9%
Featured Opportunities in Riverside, 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 Riverside, California earns $2,181 per week, or approximately $113,412 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,827, based on 703 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Riverside, California earn $3,600 per week, which works out to roughly $187,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,800.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Riverside, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,409/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,387/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,602/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 — 226 jobs in Riverside, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,245.
Based on 703 current listings in Riverside, California: 35% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 76% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 703 open positions and an average pay of $113,412 per year in Riverside, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $187,200 per year, and 226 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,245. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.