Truck Driver salary in New Jersey
See how much truck drivers earn in New Jersey, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$58,000
Median hourly
$28
Employment
42,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$52,000
New Jersey median
$58,000
Difference
+12%
What that salary is really worth in New Jersey
New Jersey's cost of living is 113 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 13% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 133 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$58,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$51,327
vs national median
−$673
Adjusted for local prices, a truck driver in New Jersey has the buying power of roughly $51,327 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
1.4%–10.75% graduated state income tax
Largest job markets
Newark, Jersey City, Trenton
Truck Driver pay in other states
Related careers in New Jersey
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within New Jersey. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.