How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in New York?
$62,050a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in New York. That is $29.83 an hour or $5,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.83
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 63,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $62,050Highest 10%: $88,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| Median | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 75th | $74,040 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $88,100 | $42.36 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $65,040 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,760 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,330 |
| Albany, NY | $60,720 |
| Kingston, NY | $59,830 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 4. New Jersey | $63,570 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,030 |
| 6. Nevada | $62,290 |
| 7. New York | $62,050 |
| 8. Minnesota | $61,990 |
| 9. Oregon | $61,980 |
| 10. Colorado | $61,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.83 ($62,050 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $62,050 against $58,640 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.