salary$59,890 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,110per year
Jobs in the area5,830people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Hartford?
Expensive. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 30.7% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $59,890 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $47,000 and $77,110.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 30.7% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.