What are the main factors that influence a Jockey's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Jockey?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Jockey roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Jockey's salary?

A Jockey's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,501 for beginners, reaching about $47,197 at mid-level, and approach $48,624 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Jockey?

Jockey salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Jockey roles are District of Columbia $51,084, California $50,890, Massachusetts $50,212. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Jockey roles make?

Salaries for Jockey level roles vary by specialization: jockey driver: $67,834; Truck Jockey: $48,381; Yard Jockey (CDL-A Required): $47,100; Terminal Operator/Yard Jockey: $47,090; Yard Jockey: $47,015.

Jockey Salary in New Hampshire

How much does a Jockey make in New Hampshire?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Jockey in New Hampshire is $46,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Jockey's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,942
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,458 to $52,033
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,648

10% $38,648

50% (Median) $46,642

90% $56,942

Jockey Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,033	$4,336	$1,001	$25
Average	$46,642	$3,887	$897	$22
25th Percentile	$42,458	$3,538	$816	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Jockey Salaries

A Jockey's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Jockey Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Jockey's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,501
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,122
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,197
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,228
Expert (over 8 years): $48,624

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Jockey	$45,501
Intermediate Level Jockey	$46,122
Senior Level Jockey	$47,197
Specialist Level Jockey	$48,228
Expert Level Jockey	$48,624

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How Do Jockey Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Jockeys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,084.
California: $50,890.
Massachusetts: $50,212.

District of Columbia $51,084 California $50,890 Massachusetts $50,212 Washington $50,027 New Jersey $50,009 Alaska $49,944 Connecticut $49,307 New York $49,049

Hawaii $48,223 Rhode Island $47,836 Maryland $47,573 Minnesota $47,213 Colorado $47,074 Illinois $47,028 Oregon $46,853 Delaware $46,724

New Hampshire $46,642 Virginia $46,461 Pennsylvania $45,930 Nevada $45,662 North Dakota $45,575 Michigan $45,436 Wisconsin $45,386 Vermont $45,284

Texas $45,003 Maine $44,984 Arizona $44,957 Ohio $44,924 Georgia $44,500 Indiana $44,288 Wyoming $44,246 Utah $44,181

Iowa $44,154 Kansas $43,932 Louisiana $43,868 North Carolina $43,845 Missouri $43,835 Florida $43,655 Montana $43,559 Nebraska $43,466

Kentucky $43,416 South Carolina $43,231 Tennessee $43,116 Idaho $43,070 New Mexico $42,733 Oklahoma $42,659 Alabama $42,387 South Dakota $41,930

Arkansas $41,681 West Virginia $41,547 Mississippi $41,146

Top Paying Cities for Jockeys

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moultonborough: $46,217
Newbury: $46,570
New Hampton: $46,415

Moultonborough, NH $46,217

Newbury, NH $46,570

New Hampton, NH $46,415

New London, NH $46,495

Chichester, NH $45,824

North Sandwich, NH $45,944

North Sutton, NH $46,497

Northwood, NH $46,902

North Woodstock, NH $45,975

Pittsfield, NH $46,297

Plymouth, NH $46,143

Rumney, NH $45,935

Salisbury, NH $46,337

Sanbornton, NH $46,397

South Newbury, NH $46,596

South Sutton, NH $46,554

Stinson Lake, NH $45,991

Suncook, NH $46,145

Tilton, NH $46,164

Warner, NH $46,517

Warren, NH $45,919

Washington, NH $46,735

Weare, NH $47,013

Wentworth, NH $45,922

Springfield, NH $46,456

Thornton, NH $46,033

Wilmot, NH $46,470

Winnisquam, NH $46,355

Nottingham, NH $47,339

West Nottingham, NH $47,220

Woodstock, NH $46,021

Concord, NH $45,695

Bow, NH $46,437

Loudon, NH $45,890

Keene, NH $46,515

Antrim, NH $47,018

Ashuelot, NH $46,500

Bennington, NH $47,212

Chesterfield, NH $46,267

Dublin, NH $47,189

Sullivan, NH $46,477

Swanzey, NH $46,548

Fitzwilliam, NH $47,236

Gilsum, NH $46,411

Hancock, NH $47,167

Amherst, NH $48,183

Auburn, NH $47,304

Brookline, NH $48,812

Candia, NH $47,250

Chester, NH $47,636

Deerfield, NH $47,084

Derry, NH $48,134

East Candia, NH $47,382

East Derry, NH $48,284

Epping, NH $47,672

Francestown, NH $47,375

Fremont, NH $47,762

Goffstown, NH $47,245

Dunbarton, NH $46,753

Greenfield, NH $47,470

Greenville, NH $48,466

Hollis, NH $49,228

Hudson, NH $49,428

Litchfield, NH $48,954

Londonderry, NH $48,402

Merrimack, NH $48,774

Milford, NH $48,553

Mont Vernon, NH $47,807

Nashua, NH $49,450

New Boston, NH $47,458

New Ipswich, NH $48,056

North Salem, NH $48,669

Pelham, NH $49,165

Harrisville, NH $47,092

Hinsdale, NH $46,468

Jaffrey, NH $47,358

Marlborough, NH $46,693

Marlow, NH $46,349

Nelson, NH $46,919

Peterborough, NH $47,548

Rindge, NH $47,628

Spofford, NH $46,348

Stoddard, NH $46,807

Troy, NH $46,773

West Chesterfield, NH $46,258

Westmoreland, NH $46,202

West Peterborough, NH $47,564

West Swanzey, NH $46,500

Winchester, NH $46,547

Littleton, NH $46,122

Berlin, NH $45,999

Bethlehem, NH $46,085

Bretton Woods, NH $45,955

Colebrook, NH $45,943

Errol, NH $45,658

Franconia, NH $46,012

Gorham, NH $45,899

Groveton, NH $46,026

Jefferson, NH $46,036

Lancaster, NH $46,081

Lisbon, NH $46,028

Sugar Hill, NH $46,051

Milan, NH $45,919

Mount Washington, NH $45,929

North Stratford, NH $45,939

Pittsburg, NH $45,795

Randolph, NH $45,925

Twin Mountain, NH $46,073

West Stewartstown, NH $45,931

Whitefield, NH $46,098

Acworth, NH $46,144

Alstead, NH $46,201

Charlestown, NH $46,153

Drewsville, NH $46,272

Lempster, NH $46,345

South Acworth, NH $46,213

Walpole, NH $46,239

North Walpole, NH $46,271

Raymond, NH $47,575

Salem, NH $48,780

Lyndeborough, NH $47,780

Temple, NH $47,850

Wilton, NH $48,159

Windham, NH $48,778

Manchester, NH $47,245

Hooksett, NH $47,131

Bedford, NH $47,393

Waterville Valley, NH $45,912

Andover, NH $46,375

Ashland, NH $46,189

Barnstead, NH $46,488

Belmont, NH $46,298

Bradford, NH $46,739

Bristol, NH $46,196

Campton, NH $46,019

Canterbury, NH $45,902

Center Barnstead, NH $46,625

Center Harbor, NH $46,217

Center Sandwich, NH $46,036

Contoocook, NH $46,249

Danbury, NH $46,434

East Andover, NH $46,379

Elkins, NH $46,480

Epsom, NH $46,274

Franklin, NH $46,289

Gilmanton, NH $46,346

Glencliff, NH $45,974

Grafton, NH $46,172

Hebron, NH $46,038

Henniker, NH $46,795

Hill, NH $46,405

Hillsborough, NH $46,948

Holderness, NH $46,119

Laconia, NH $46,473

Gilford, NH $46,469

Lincoln, NH $46,034

Lochmere, NH $46,270

Canaan, NH $46,029

Claremont, NH $46,192

Cornish, NH $46,002

Cornish Flat, NH $46,011

Enfield, NH $46,090

Enfield Center, NH $46,137

Etna, NH $45,964

Georges Mills, NH $46,345

Goshen, NH $46,560

Grantham, NH $46,161

Guild, NH $46,368

Hanover, NH $46,074

Lebanon, NH $46,056

Haverhill, NH $46,030

Lyme, NH $45,934

Lyme Center, NH $45,935

Meriden, NH $46,075

Monroe, NH $46,030

Newport, NH $46,253

North Haverhill, NH $46,026

Orford, NH $45,926

Piermont, NH $45,916

Pike, NH $45,954

Plainfield, NH $45,973

Sunapee, NH $46,479

West Lebanon, NH $46,073

Woodsville, NH $45,985

Portsmouth, NH $48,505

Newington, NH $47,916

Alton, NH $46,734

Alton Bay, NH $46,543

Atkinson, NH $48,629

Bartlett, NH $46,005

Center Conway, NH $45,971

Center Ossipee, NH $46,153

Center Strafford, NH $47,120

Center Tuftonboro, NH $46,231

Chocorua, NH $46,067

Conway, NH $46,039

Danville, NH $48,064

Dover, NH $48,034

Madbury, NH $47,946

Durham, NH $48,186

Barrington, NH $47,434

East Hampstead, NH $48,407

East Kingston, NH $48,271

East Wakefield, NH $46,305

Eaton Center, NH $46,018

Exeter, NH $48,094

Farmington, NH $46,968

South Tamworth, NH $46,043

Strafford, NH $46,944

Stratham, NH $48,289

Tamworth, NH $46,083

Union, NH $46,754

West Ossipee, NH $46,150

Wolfeboro, NH $46,541

Wolfeboro Falls, NH $46,561

Wonalancet, NH $46,016

Freedom, NH $46,081

Gilmanton Iron Works, NH $46,431

Glen, NH $46,060

Rochester, NH $47,417

Greenland, NH $48,447

Hampstead, NH $48,429

Hampton, NH $48,248

Hampton Falls, NH $48,211

Intervale, NH $46,073

Jackson, NH $45,947

Kearsarge, NH $46,154

Kingston, NH $48,274

Madison, NH $46,080

Melvin Village, NH $46,269

Milton, NH $46,818

Milton Mills, NH $46,457

Mirror Lake, NH $46,517

New Castle, NH $48,451

New Durham, NH $46,776

Newfields, NH $48,133

Newmarket, NH $48,182

Newton, NH $48,462

Newton Junction, NH $48,495

North Conway, NH $46,123

Lee, NH $47,885

North Hampton, NH $48,339

Ossipee, NH $46,178

Plaistow, NH $48,582

Rollinsford, NH $47,946

Rye, NH $48,478

Rye Beach, NH $48,363

Sanbornville, NH $46,349

Sandown, NH $48,042

Seabrook, NH $48,211

Silver Lake, NH $46,066

Somersworth, NH $47,723

Effingham, NH $46,133

Meredith, NH $46,495

Bath, NH $45,997

Jockey Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Jockey roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Jockey positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Jockey as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Jockey

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$69,964	$34.0	50%
Construction	$60,635	$29.0	30%

Jockey Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Jockey's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$42,458

Average $46,642/year

$52,033

$3,538

Average $3,887/month

$4,336

$816

Average $897/week

$1,001

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,033	$4,336	$1,001	$25
Average	$46,642	$3,887	$897	$22
25th Percentile	$42,458	$3,538	$816	$20

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