BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · New Hampshire: $55,960/year · Difference: +$4,920/year
| Metric | New Hampshire | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $55,960 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $26.90 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $52,420 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $25.20 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 6.8K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in New Hampshire is $55,960 per year ($26.90/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $52,420/year. Approximately 6.8 thousand drivers work in this category in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire ranks #14 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; New Hampshire is $4,920 higher (+9.6%).
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.