$2,277 /week

~$118,404/year

Average CDL driver pay in Santa Maria, California.

Browse 593 positions in Santa Maria, California
Median Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$3,900
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,050

avg across 188 jobs

Pay Distribution in Santa Maria, California

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in Santa Maria, California

Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,652$1,600$300 — $4,000285 View Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,387$2,237$750 — $4,500204 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,560$8,000$1,800 — $13,000104 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Santa Maria, California

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
35% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
79% Take Truck Home

Route Types in Santa Maria, California

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in Santa Maria, California

Average freight handling breakdown across 593 jobs.

Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch92%
Live Load58%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in Santa Maria, California

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

Browse All 593 Open Positions

Frequently Asked Questions

CDL Salary by State

Related

Best Trucking Companies in California Browse CDL Jobs in California