How much does a light truck driver make in New York?
$46,330a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in New York. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,070Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $72,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $55,240 | $26.56 | |
| 90th | $72,890 | $35.04 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $47,440 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $45,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $42,640 |
| Elmira, NY | $42,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,090 |
| Albany, NY | $41,360 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $41,090 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,010 |
| Kingston, NY | $40,400 |
| Ithaca, NY | $39,520 |
| Utica, NY | $39,450 |
| Watertown, NY | $39,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 11. New Jersey | $46,820 |
| 12. California | $46,790 |
| 13. Montana | $46,420 |
| 14. New York | $46,330 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $46,260 |
| 16. Hawaii | $45,930 |
| 17. Utah | $45,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $46,330 against $44,860 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for light truck driver pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.