Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New York
Median annual wage in New York: $62,050 +5.8% vs national
New York vs United States
| New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $62,050 | $58,640 |
| Median hourly | $29.83 | $28.19 |
| Employment | 63,700 | 2,062,040 |
| Location quotient | 0.5 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $47,880, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $88,100 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The mean wage of $65,780 sits 6.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in New York?
The median annual wage in New York is $62,050 ($29.83 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does New York compare to the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The New York median of $62,050 is 5.8% higher than the U.S. median of $58,640.
How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work in New York?
Approximately 63,700 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.