$2,265 /week
~$117,780/year
Average CDL driver pay in San Diego, California.
Browse 603 positions in San Diego, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$3,750
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,136
avg across 197 jobs
Pay Distribution in San Diego, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in San Diego, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in San Diego, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
34% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
80% Take Truck Home
Route Types in San Diego, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in San Diego, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 603 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch93%
Live Load59%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in San Diego, 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 Diego, California earns $2,265 per week, or approximately $117,780 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 603 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in San Diego, California earn $3,750 per week, which works out to roughly $195,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in San Diego, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,552/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,407/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,636/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 — 197 jobs in San Diego, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,136.
Based on 603 current listings in San Diego, California: 34% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 66% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 80% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 603 open positions and an average pay of $117,780 per year in San Diego, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $195,000 per year, and 197 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,136. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.