Light 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 $46,870 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $75,460
Employed locally 57,980
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $46,870
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $75,460

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Kingston, NY $46,540
    Glens Falls, NY $44,730
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,990
    Syracuse, NY $43,330

    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
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,220
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in New York, NY-NJ is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 6.2% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in New York?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.