Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,290 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $41,740
90th percentile $79,630
Employed locally 2,100
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,740
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $57,290
    75th
    $63,680
    90th
    $79,630

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,510
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,280
    Bus Drivers, School$47,780
    Light Truck Drivers$40,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest New York is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest New York is 0.3% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,740 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.