How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Columbus?
$57,350a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $27.57 an hour or $4,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,540Median: $57,350Highest 10%: $72,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| Median | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| 75th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| 90th | $72,910 | $35.05 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $62,300 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,590 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,050 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,000 |
| Muncie, IN | $58,810 |
| Bloomington, IN | $58,700 |
| Kokomo, IN | $58,370 |
| Lafayette, IN | $58,360 |
| Michigan City, IN | $58,240 |
| Elkhart, IN | $58,100 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,820 |
| Evansville, IN | $55,570 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $53,030 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $99,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,570 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $45,700 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $43,780 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,470 |
| Laborer and Freight | $38,510 |
| Packer and Packager | $36,880 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $32,130 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $29,380 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $29,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $27.57 ($57,350 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $57,350 against $58,640 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $60,290, so Columbus pays 5% less.
Where does Columbus rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
187 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,910 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.