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CDL Truck Driver Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$60,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.98/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
6,960
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,870 #38 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in New Hampshire, explained

Truck drivers in New Hampshire earn a median of $60,280 per year ($28.98 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $47,370, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $74,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $60,280 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $60,280 is worth about $57,870 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #38 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,370
$22.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,280
$28.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,200
$35.67/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $60,280 $57,870
Massachusetts $63,030 $59,599 −$2,750
Vermont $60,830 $62,098 −$550
Maine $57,050 $58,784 +$3,230

CDL Truck Driver in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in New Hampshire?

Truck drivers in New Hampshire earn a median of $60,280 per year ($28.98 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay truck drivers well?

At $60,280, New Hampshire pays 3% above the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 6,960 work in the state.

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