salary$59,440 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,580per year
Jobs in the area4,710people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 28.2% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $59,440 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $46,440 and $78,580.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 28.2% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.