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Transport driver salary in California, 2026

How much does a Transport Driver make in California?

Average base salary

$21.46
15%
above national average
Average $21.46
Low $16.90
High $34.40

The average salary for a transport driver is $21.46 per hour in California. 795 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Transport Driver job openings in California

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Driver - Non-emergency medical...
Hey Taxi, Inc
Redding, CA
$18 - $21 an hour
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Transport Driver in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Reliable Carriers, Inc
 
$146,429per year
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Plains
 
$110,000per year
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Mattson Resources
 
$107,500per year
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ExtraMile
 
$100,000per year
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McCollister's Transportation
 
$97,500per year
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SENTINEL TRANSPORTATION
 
$96,025per year
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Highest paying cities for Transport Drivers near California

  1. Camarillo, CA
    $29.01 per hour
  2. Fresno, CA
    $23.80 per hour
  3. San Jose, CA
    $23.54 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.01 per hour
  5. Selma, CA
    $22.91 per hour

Where can a Transport Driver earn more?

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