Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Hourly Wage in New Jersey (2024)

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey is $30.04/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • New Jersey hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$22.03
/hour
Median (P50)
$30.04
/hour
Senior (P90)
$40.57
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$62,490
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

New Jersey vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$22.03
National: $18.79
+17.2%
Median (P50)
$30.04
National: $26.05
+15.3%
Senior (P90)
$40.57
National: $36.12
+12.3%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $22.03 $881 $3819 $45,830
Q1 (P25) $26.2 $1048 $4542 $54,500
Median (P50) $30.04 $1202 $5208 $62,490
Q3 (P75) $35.79 $1432 $6203 $74,440
Senior (P90) $40.57 $1623 $7032 $84,390

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

#1
$30.36
$30.36/hr
+16.5%
#2
$30.04
$30.04/hr
+15.3%
#3
$29.55
$29.55/hr
+13.4%
#4
$29.42
$29.42/hr
+12.9%
#5
$28.61
$28.61/hr
+9.8%
#6
$28.57
$28.57/hr
+9.7%
#7
$28.46
$28.46/hr
+9.3%
#8
$28.35
$28.35/hr
+8.8%
#9
$28.22
$28.22/hr
+8.3%
#10
$28.1
$28.1/hr
+7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey?

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey is $30.04/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $62,490.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does New Jersey Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey is $30.04/hr compared to the national average of $26.05/hr — higher by $3.99/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey?

Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in New Jersey earn approximately $22.03/hour (10th percentile), which equals $45,830.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $40.57/hour.

How much does a senior Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in New Jersey?

Senior-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in New Jersey (90th percentile) earn approximately $40.57/hour, or $84,390.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 533032) in New Jersey.

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