Truck Driver Salary in New York, NY
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The median truck driver in the New York area earns $65,040 a year ($31.27 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($58,640) and 5% above the New York State median ($62,050). Half of the 65,100 truck drivers there earn between $59,290 and $77,100.
Median $65,040
10th: $50,44090th: $92,710
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,440 | $47,880 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $59,290 | $55,550 | $47,960 |
| Median | $65,040 | $62,050 | $58,640 |
| 75th percentile | $77,100 | $74,040 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $92,710 | $88,100 | $79,380 |
| Average | $69,020 | $65,780 | $59,710 |
| Jobs | 65,100 | 63,700 | 2,062,040 |
New York, NY ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for truck driver pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($71,240).
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- Buffalo, NY: $59,440
- Seattle, WA: $71,240
- San Jose, CA: $70,730
- San Francisco, CA: $66,450
- Minneapolis, MN: $64,200
- Boston, MA: $64,010
- Denver, CO: $63,900
- Portland, OR: $63,800
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Delivery Driver: $47,440
- School Bus Driver: $59,790
- Material Mover: $43,290
- Stocker: $38,600
- Forklift Operator: $46,930
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.