Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New York
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York earn a median of $62,050 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 63,700
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,880; the top 10% earn over $88,100. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in New York
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in New York?
The median is $62,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,880 and the top 10% earn over $88,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.