Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in New York
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York earn an average of $65,780 a year. That is $6,070 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $59,710. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $69,020.
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Average pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
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Average pay by state
New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| New York | $65,780 | $31.63 |
| New Jersey | $66,770 | $32.10 |
| Massachusetts | $63,570 | $30.56 |
| Connecticut | $61,980 | $29.80 |
| Vermont | $61,100 | $29.37 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,640 | $28.67 |
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- Light Truck Drivers$50,330
- Driver/Sales Workers$45,250
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- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$74,560
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43,910
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in New York?
The average is $65,780 a year, and the median is $62,050. That is $6,070 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $59,710.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$31.63 an hour on average; the median is $29.83.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($69,020), followed by Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($64,900). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ($56,670).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.