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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$65,780
Mean Salary
$62,050
Median Salary
$29.83
Hourly Rate
63,700 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York earn a median salary of $62,050 per year ($5,170/month).
This is 6.6% above the national average of $58,233.
New York ranks #7 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 63,700 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York range from $47,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,100 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $55,550 and $74,040.
Median $62,050
P10: $47,880P25: $55,550P75: $74,040P90: $88,100
10th
$47,880
25th
$55,550
Median
$62,050
75th
$74,040
90th
$88,100
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,880
$23.02
$3,990
25th Percentile
$55,550
$26.71
$4,629
Median (50th)
$62,050
$29.83
$5,170
75th Percentile
$74,040
$35.60
$6,170
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,100
$42.36
$7,341
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
New York ranks #7 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in New York?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York is $62,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,780.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York range from $47,880 at the 10th percentile to $88,100 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $55,550 and $74,040.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in New York typically start around $47,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $55,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 63,700 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York is approximately $29.83 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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