salary$52,110 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,810per year
Jobs in the area7,210people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Raleigh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 42.0% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $52,110 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $40,030 and $73,810.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 42.0% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.