Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $58,090 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $83,410
Employed locally 3,920
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $49,490
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $71,290
    90th
    $83,410

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 79% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 21% 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 Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,680
    Light Truck Drivers$43,330
    Bus Drivers, School$60,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Syracuse, NY is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Syracuse, NY is 1.1% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,490.