salary$50,460 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,930per year
Jobs in the area7,460people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Newport News?
Expensive. Rent of $1,538 a month takes 36.6% 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 Newport News, VA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $50,460 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $38,180 and $71,930.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Newport News?
Typical rent of $1,538 a month takes 36.6% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.