Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,570 | $57,715 | +10% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.56 | $27.75 | +10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $58,428.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in New Jersey is $63,570, or about $30.56 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. New Jersey is +10% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 47,980 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $63,570, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.