How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Syracuse?
$61,330a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.49
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $61,330Highest 10%: $85,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| Median | $61,330 | $29.49 | |
| 75th | $73,060 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $85,490 | $41.10 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,540 |
| Bus Driver | $57,590 |
| Bus Driver | $51,210 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,810 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $48,970 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $45,690 |
| Laborer and Freight | $44,660 |
| Light Truck Driver | $44,200 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $42,540 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $38,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $29.49 ($61,330 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $61,330 against $58,640 nationally, 5% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,050, so Syracuse pays 1% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
45 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,490 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.