Truck Driver salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$64,010/year
about $30.77 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $57,070 – $73,460
Half of truck drivers in the Boston metro area earn more than $64,010 a year and half earn less. That's 9% higher than the national median of $58,640, and ranks #6 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $47,950 | $23.05 |
| 25th | $57,070 | $27.44 |
| Median (50th) | $64,010 | $30.77 |
| 75th | $73,460 | $35.32 |
| 90th (top earners) | $78,770 | $37.87 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a truck driver job in the Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $57,070 ($27.44/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $57,070 to $73,460 ($27.44 to $35.32/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $73,460 ($35.32/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Many drivers are paid per mile, so ask about typical weekly miles, not just the rate per mile.
- Ask how much home time you'll get and whether detention and layover time is paid.
- Lease-purchase offers can shift costs to the driver. Read the details carefully.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Boston metro. Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.