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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $52,090 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.04
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $72,010
Employed locally 1,300
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $52,090
    75th
    $61,650
    90th
    $72,010

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 76% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 24% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,620
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,530
    Light Truck Drivers$39,360
    Bus Drivers, School$48,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Utica, NY is $25.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Utica, NY is 9.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.