BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · New Jersey: $64,230/year · Difference: +$13,190/year
| Metric | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $64,230 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $30.88 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $60,520 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $29.10 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 35.6K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in New Jersey is $64,230 per year ($30.88/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $60,520/year. Approximately 35.6 thousand drivers work in this category in New Jersey.
New Jersey ranks #3 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; New Jersey is $13,190 higher (+25.8%).
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.