Light Truck Drivers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for light truck drivers is $22.51 an hour ($46,820 a year). About 33,900 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). New Jersey ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.71 | $34,750 |
| 25% of workers | $19.71 | $41,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.51 | $46,820 |
| 75% of workers | $25.60 | $53,250 |
| 90% of workers | $34.17 | $71,070 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $46,490 | 1,530 |
| Vineland | $45,120 | 460 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $42,290 | 620 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $63,570 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,100 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $61,130 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $44,720 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $39,470 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $54,590 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $60,210 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $40,870 |
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