How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Kingston?
$59,830a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Kingston, NY metro area. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.76
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,320Median: $59,830Highest 10%: $76,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| Median | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 75th | $67,320 | $32.37 | |
| 90th | $76,740 | $36.89 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| New York, NY | $65,040 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,760 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,330 |
| Albany, NY | $60,720 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,440 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,920 |
| Binghamton, NY | $58,730 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $57,870 |
| Utica, NY | $57,650 |
| Elmira, NY | $57,080 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,130 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,260 |
Related jobs in Kingston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,500 |
| Bus Driver | $51,250 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $46,770 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $45,690 |
| Light Truck Driver | $40,400 |
| Laborer and Freight | $39,420 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $38,280 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,910 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $37,070 |
| Packer and Packager | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Kingston?
The median hourly pay in the Kingston, NY metro area is $28.76 ($59,830 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Kingston than the national average?
Yes: $59,830 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Kingston compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,050, so Kingston pays 4% less.
Where does Kingston rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
86 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Kingston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,740 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.