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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New York
Ranked #5 of 51 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in New York earn between $47,880 and $88,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in New York is $65,780, about 10.2% above the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,040 | $69,020 | 65,100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $62,760 | $64,900 | 3,330 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,330 | $64,740 | 4,120 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $60,720 | $62,690 | 4,830 |
| Kingston, NY | $59,830 | $61,650 | 560 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $59,440 | $61,990 | 4,710 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $58,930 | $59,540 | 1,830 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $58,930 | $60,460 | 2,070 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in New York?
The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in New York is $62,050 per year (mean $65,780), and about 80% earn between $47,880 and $88,100.
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make per hour in New York?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
New York ranks #5 of 51 states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $65,780 is about 10.2% above the U.S. average of $59,710.
Which metro areas in New York pay heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($65,040), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($62,760), Syracuse, NY ($61,330), by median annual wage.
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