salary$64,010 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,770per year
Jobs in the area20,090people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 58.3% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $64,010 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $47,950 and $78,770.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 58.3% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.