SOC 53-3032 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York is $70,089 per year ($33.70/hr). This is 22% higher than the national median of $57,450. The middle 50% earn between $57,629 and $79,934 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $96,150.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.67 | $47,149 | +22.0% |
| P25 | $27.71 | $57,629 | +22.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $33.70 | $70,089 | +22.0% |
| P75 | $38.43 | $79,934 | +22.0% |
| P90 | $46.23 | $96,150 | +22.0% |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The median (P50) annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New York is approximately $70,089, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 22% higher than the national median of $57,450.
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) in New York earn approximately $47,149 per year. The 25th percentile is $57,629. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $96,150.
New York pays 22% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $57,450 vs $70,089 in New York. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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