salary$59,750 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,330per year
Jobs in the area1,700people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Waterbury?
Expensive. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 30.8% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $59,750 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $47,010 and $76,330.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 30.8% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.