New Jersey Median
$46,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $44,860
State Rank
#11 of 51
33,900 employed here
How much does a Light Truck Driver make in New Jersey?
Light Truck Drivers in New Jersey take home a median of $46,820 annually — roughly $22.51 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $44,860.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $34,750 while the top 10% make $71,070 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,000 and $53,250 a year.
Light Truck Driver salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,750 | $16.71 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,000 | $19.71 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,820 | $22.51 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $53,250 | $25.60 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,070 | $34.17 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Light Truck Driver pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Light Truck Driver salary in other states
Alaska $57,190District of Columbia $49,330Washington $49,070Minnesota $48,880Colorado $48,410Maryland $48,150Massachusetts $48,110North Dakota $47,950Illinois $47,380Oregon $47,150California $46,790Montana $46,420New York $46,330New Hampshire $46,260Hawaii $45,930Utah $45,860Wisconsin $45,670Rhode Island $45,660Missouri $45,500Arizona $45,140Vermont $45,090Tennessee $45,050Indiana $44,560Maine $44,550Connecticut $44,500Idaho $44,370Nebraska $44,120Pennsylvania $44,120Georgia $44,050Delaware $43,990Wyoming $43,780Nevada $43,760Kansas $43,730South Dakota $43,240Kentucky $43,230Michigan $43,000Iowa $42,750Ohio $42,600Texas $42,500Virginia $42,450New Mexico $42,360Florida $41,810North Carolina $39,910Oklahoma $39,840Louisiana $39,440West Virginia $38,860Alabama $38,490Mississippi $38,140South Carolina $37,680Arkansas $37,080
Working as a Light Truck Driver in New Jersey
Nationally, about 983,000 people work as Light Truck Drivers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Jersey pay ($46,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Light Truck Driver make in New Jersey?
The median Light Truck Driver salary in New Jersey is $46,820 per year, or about $22.51 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,750 at the entry level to $71,070 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Light Truck Drivers about 4% more than the national median of $44,860. New Jersey ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Light Truck Drivers?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,820 a year. About 33,900 Light Truck Drivers are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.