How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Rochester?
$58,920a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,400Median: $58,920Highest 10%: $76,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 25th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| Median | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| 90th | $76,940 | $36.99 |
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 |
| Kingston, NY | $59,830 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,440 |
| 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 |
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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $28.33 ($58,920 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $58,920 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,050, so Rochester pays 5% less.
Where does Rochester rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
126 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,940 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.