How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in New Jersey?
$63,570a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in New Jersey. That is $30.56 an hour or $5,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.56
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,950Median: $63,570Highest 10%: $90,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| 75th | $76,450 | $36.75 | |
| 90th | $90,310 | $43.42 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $65,040 |
| Vineland, NJ | $60,360 |
| Allentown, PA | $60,090 |
| Trenton, NJ | $59,460 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,370 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $58,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 1. Alaska | $70,100 |
| 2. Washington | $64,760 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $64,170 |
| 4. New Jersey | $63,570 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,030 |
| 6. Nevada | $62,290 |
| 7. New York | $62,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.56 ($63,570 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $63,570 against $58,640 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $65,040 a year.
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.