Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New Jersey

$32,016 $103,902
10th pct Median: $60,408 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$32,016
25th Percentile$43,494
50th (Median)$60,408
75th Percentile$83,363
90th (Top Earners)$103,902
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The New Jersey median salary of $60,408 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $47,305 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

New Jersey's higher cost of living (COL index: 127.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in New Jersey?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey earn a median annual salary of $60,408 per year ($29.04/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,340.
Is New Jersey a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
New Jersey pays above the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in New Jersey is higher average (COL index: 127.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 127.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $60,408 salary in New Jersey has the purchasing power of approximately $47,305 in Missouri. Higher living costs in New Jersey reduce real purchasing power.
How does New Jersey compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in New Jersey

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $398,640
2 Radiologists $371,904
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $367,464
4 Neurologists $354,720
5 Surgeons, All Other $353,424
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $326,256
7 Psychiatrists $299,758
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $292,008
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Jersey

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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