How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Ohio?
$59,800a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Ohio. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 83,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,670Median: $59,800Highest 10%: $77,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $71,260 | $34.26 | |
| 90th | $77,650 | $37.33 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $61,720 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 19. California | $60,230 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $60,190 |
| 21. Hawaii | $59,820 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,800 |
| 23. Maryland | $59,360 |
| 24. Kansas | $58,920 |
| 25. Montana | $58,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $28.75 ($59,800 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $59,800 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Ohio rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Ohio ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $61,720 a year.
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.