How much does a light truck driver make in New Jersey?
$46,820a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in New Jersey. That is $22.51 an hour or $3,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.51
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,750Median: $46,820Highest 10%: $71,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $41,000 | $19.71 | |
| Median | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 75th | $53,250 | $25.60 | |
| 90th | $71,070 | $34.17 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $47,440 |
| Trenton, NJ | $46,490 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,740 |
| Vineland, NJ | $45,120 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,160 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $42,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 8. North Dakota | $47,950 |
| 9. Illinois | $47,380 |
| 10. Oregon | $47,150 |
| 11. New Jersey | $46,820 |
| 12. California | $46,790 |
| 13. Montana | $46,420 |
| 14. New York | $46,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $22.51 ($46,820 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $46,820 against $44,860 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for light truck driver pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays light truck drivers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $47,440 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.