$2,261 /week
~$117,572/year
Average CDL driver pay in San Mateo, California.
Browse 624 positions in San Mateo, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$3,850
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,174
avg across 202 jobs
Pay Distribution in San Mateo, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in San Mateo, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in San Mateo, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
63% Riders Allowed
78% Take Truck Home
Route Types in San Mateo, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in San Mateo, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 624 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch92%
Live Load58%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, California earns $2,261 per week, or approximately $117,572 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 624 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,428/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,426/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,628/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 — 202 jobs in San Mateo, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,174.
Based on 624 current listings in San Mateo, California: 35% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 63% allow riders, 78% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 624 open positions and an average pay of $117,572 per year in San Mateo, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $200,200 per year, and 202 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,174. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.