salary$59,370 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,590per year
Jobs in the area32,220people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 36.7% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $59,370 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $46,850 and $79,590.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 36.7% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.