BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · New York: $63,340/year · Difference: +$5,100/year
| Metric | New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $63,340 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $30.45 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $60,520 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $29.10 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 63.9K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in New York is $63,340 per year ($30.45/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $60,520/year. Approximately 63.9 thousand drivers work in this category in New York.
New York ranks #5 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; New York is $5,100 higher (+8.8%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.