Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Truck Driver jobs in Albuquerque, NM

4,210 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $55,840/year median · 5% below the national median.

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The median truck driver salary in Albuquerque, NM is $55,840/year, with a typical range of $47,590 to $63,360 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$55,840/yearBLS
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Truck Driver pay in Albuquerque, NM

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Albuquerque metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,590 $55,840 $63,360
25th$47,590 Median$55,840 75th$63,360 vs US5% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Albuquerque, NM metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →

What is a Truck Driver salary in Albuquerque?

The median truck driver salary in Albuquerque, NM is $55,840/year, with a typical range of $47,590 to $63,360 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,210 truck drivers employed in the Albuquerque metro area.

Truck Driver pay bands in Albuquerque by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Truck Driver

Typical mid level band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$47,464–$62,429
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$50,814–$70,470
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$53,327–$70,470
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$45,788–$68,459
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$53,327–$67,454
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Truck Driver Career Ladder — Albuquerque Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Albuquerque’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$40,204
  2. Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$53,048
  3. Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$67,008
  4. Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$80,968
  5. Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$94,928

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in Albuquerque

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Albuquerque post Truck Driver jobs

Employers in the Albuquerque metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Truck Driver in Albuquerque, NM — Common Questions

How much does a Truck Driver earn in Albuquerque, NM?
Median $55,840/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,590–$63,360. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Albuquerque?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,210 Truck Driver roles employed in the Albuquerque metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Albuquerque employers use for Truck Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?
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