salary$65,040 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$92,710per year
Jobs in the area65,100people work this job
Can a truck driver afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 51.8% 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 New York, NY?
The median pay for a truck driver in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $65,040 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $50,440 and $92,710.
Can a truck driver afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 51.8% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.