Average Truck Driver Salary in New Jersey

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Truck Driver in New Jersey earns $56,400 per year, which is above the national average of $53,090. This translates to approximately $27.12 per hour, $2,169 biweekly, or $4,700 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$42,300	$20.34
Average (50th)	$56,400	$27.12
Experienced (75th)	$64,900	$31.18
Top Earners (90th)	$73,300	$35.24

Truck Driver Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$60,900	$5,075/mo
Jersey City	$57,500	$4,792/mo
Trenton	$55,300	$4,608/mo
Edison	$53,600	$4,467/mo
Princeton	$52,500	$4,375/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Truck Drivers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

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