Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $56,070 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.96
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $87,850
Employed locally 410
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $56,070
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $87,850

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 75% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,780
    Albany, OR $59,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,940
    Kingston, NY $58,770

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,480
    Light Truck Drivers $44,730
    Bus Drivers, School $49,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $53,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Glens Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Glens Falls, NY is $26.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

    Is Glens Falls above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Glens Falls, NY is 2.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.