$2,210 /week
~$114,920/year
Average CDL driver pay in San Clemente, California.
Browse 669 positions in San Clemente, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$3,700
Pay Range
$300 – $6,800
Sign-On Bonus
$2,180
avg across 217 jobs
Pay Distribution in San Clemente, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in San Clemente, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in San Clemente, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
63% Riders Allowed
77% Take Truck Home
Route Types in San Clemente, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in San Clemente, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 669 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch92%
Live Load58%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, California earns $2,210 per week, or approximately $114,920 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,850, based on 669 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in San Clemente, California earn $3,700 per week, which works out to roughly $192,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,800.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in San Clemente, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,397/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,398/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 — 217 jobs in San Clemente, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,180.
Based on 669 current listings in San Clemente, California: 35% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 63% allow riders, 77% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 669 open positions and an average pay of $114,920 per year in San Clemente, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $192,400 per year, and 217 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,180. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.