Light Truck Drivers Salary in New York
Light Truck Drivers in New York earn a median of $46,330 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($44,860)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,490
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,070; the top 10% earn over $72,890. Nationally the range is $30,800 to $80,310.
States ranked near New York
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- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$83,530 median in New York
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$84,480 median in New York
- Motorboat Operators$62,000 median in New York
Light Truck Drivers pay in New York
How much do light truck drivers make in New York?
The median is $46,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,070 and the top 10% earn over $72,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for light truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $44,860). Living costs are not included.