Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $65,220 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $48,560
90th percentile $91,570
Employed locally 64,440
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,560
    25th
    $58,920
    50th (median)
    $65,220
    75th
    $77,670
    90th
    $91,570

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 33% 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
    Muncie, IN $64,980

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,780
    Albany, OR $59,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,940
    Kingston, NY $58,770
    Syracuse, NY $58,090

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090
    Bus Drivers, School $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York, NY-NJ is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.57 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 13.5% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $48,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,920.