salary$61,330 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,490per year
Jobs in the area4,120people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Syracuse?
OK. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 26.0% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Syracuse, NY area is $61,330 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $47,070 and $85,490.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 26.0% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Syracuse, NY metro area.