Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Truck Driver jobs in San Jose, CA

5,360 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $70,730/year median · 21% above the national median.

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The median truck driver salary in San Jose, CA is $70,730/year, with a typical range of $57,880 to $80,120 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Truck Driver pay in San Jose, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Jose metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $57,880 $70,730 $80,120
25th$57,880 Median$70,730 75th$80,120 vs US21% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →

What is a Truck Driver salary in San Jose?

The median truck driver salary in San Jose, CA is $70,730/year, with a typical range of $57,880 to $80,120 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,360 truck drivers employed in the San Jose metro area.

Truck Driver pay bands in San Jose by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$60,120–$89,261
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$60,120–$86,714
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$62,242–$89,261
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$64,364–$81,622
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$60,120–$86,714
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Truck Driver Career Ladder — San Jose Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Jose’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$50,925
  2. Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$67,193
  3. Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$84,876
  4. Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$102,558
  5. Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$120,241

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in San Jose

  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco
  • Amazon
  • Target

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in San Jose post Truck Driver jobs

Employers in the San Jose metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Truck Driver in San Jose, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Truck Driver earn in San Jose, CA?
Median $70,730/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $57,880–$80,120. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Truck Driver jobs are there in San Jose?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,360 Truck Driver roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Jose employers use for Truck Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Truck Driver openings in San Jose and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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