$2,295 /week
~$119,340/year
Average CDL driver pay in Santa Cruz, California.
Browse 603 positions in Santa Cruz, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$3,900
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,143
avg across 194 jobs
Pay Distribution in Santa Cruz, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Santa Cruz, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Santa Cruz, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 603 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch93%
Live Load59%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, California earns $2,295 per week, or approximately $119,340 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 603 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Santa Cruz, California earn $3,900 per week, which works out to roughly $202,800 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Santa Cruz, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,408/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,430/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,669/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 — 194 jobs in Santa Cruz, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,143.
Based on 603 current listings in Santa Cruz, 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 603 open positions and an average pay of $119,340 per year in Santa Cruz, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $202,800 per year, and 194 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,143. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.