How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Cincinnati?
$60,590a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 13,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,920Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $81,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| 25th | $51,000 | $24.52 | |
| Median | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $73,780 | $35.47 | |
| 90th | $81,620 | $39.24 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Columbus, OH | $61,720 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,410 |
| Akron, OH | $60,210 |
| Dayton, OH | $59,490 |
| Cleveland, OH | $58,970 |
| Springfield, OH | $58,810 |
| Sandusky, OH | $58,610 |
| Lima, OH | $58,140 |
| Wheeling, WV | $57,590 |
| Canton, OH | $57,580 |
| Mansfield, OH | $57,280 |
| Youngstown, OH | $56,810 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,070 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,050 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $351,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $136,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $130,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $120,000 |
| Captain | $80,480 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $76,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,900 |
| Bus Driver | $56,110 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $55,000 |
| Tank Car | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $60,590 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,800, so Cincinnati pays 1% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
61 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,620 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.