How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Columbus?
$61,720a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 16,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,510Median: $61,720Highest 10%: $90,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,510 | $22.36 | |
| 25th | $51,710 | $24.86 | |
| Median | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $75,300 | $36.20 | |
| 90th | $90,080 | $43.31 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,590 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $175,700 |
| Transportation Inspector | $87,550 |
| Flight Attendant | $83,450 |
| Traffic Technician | $75,420 |
| Bus Driver | $73,790 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $66,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,260 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $60,830 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $60,410 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $57,510 |
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, OH metro area is $29.67 ($61,720 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $61,720 against $58,640 nationally, 5% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,800, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
38 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 $46,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,080 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.