Best CDL & Trucking Schools in Gilroy, California (2026)

Gilroy sits within the California CDL truck driver workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $60,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Gilroy Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$60,230BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment205,090 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Santa Clara County establishments240BLS QCEW, 2024
Santa Clara County industry employment1,200BLS QCEW, 2024
Santa Clara County unemployment rate4.1%BLS LAUS, 2024
California location quotient0.85BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Gilroy. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Santa Clara County and California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


CDL & Truck Driver Training Schools near Gilroy

Truck Driver Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $58,640 $28.19 per hour
Job Outlook 4.0% 89,300 jobs (2024–2034)
237,600 openings/yr

Truck-Driver Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $58,640 $28.19/hr
Average Salary $59,710 $28.71/hr

Salary Range

$40,140 10th pctl
$58,640 Median
$79,380 90th pctl
10th Percentile $40,140 $19.30/hr
25th Percentile $47,960 $23.06/hr
75th Percentile $69,120 $33.23/hr
90th Percentile $79,380 $38.17/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed2,062,040
Growth (2024-2034)4.0%
Annual Openings237,600
Jobs per 1,00013.3

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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