Best CDL & Trucking Schools in California (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare cdl & trucking schools across California. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

California CDL & Trucking Schools Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $59,950 $28.82 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $57,440 $27.62 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose CDL & Trucking Schools in California?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

No schools found for CDL & Truck Driver Training within 800 miles.

California CDL & Trucking Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Data Year: 2024 • California

Median Pay (2024) $59,950 $28.82 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$60,490 per year $29.08 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $38,460

$18.49 per hour

25th Percentile $48,030

$23.09 per hour

75th Percentile $70,000

$33.66 per hour

90th Percentile $80,310

$38.61 per hour

California vs U.S.

Median Wage +4.4%
$59,950

$28.82 per hour

Mean Wage +3.6%
$60,490

$29.08 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 211,740

Employment: 211,740 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
11.73
Employment RSE
1.5%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
211,740 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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