How much does a light truck driver make in Cleveland?
$43,160a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $20.75 an hour or $3,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 6,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,840Median: $43,160Highest 10%: $65,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| 25th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| Median | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| 75th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $65,040 | $31.27 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,070 |
| Columbus, OH | $43,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $42,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $41,640 |
| Lima, OH | $40,530 |
| Sandusky, OH | $40,490 |
| Akron, OH | $40,280 |
| Mansfield, OH | $39,460 |
| Canton, OH | $39,440 |
| Youngstown, OH | $39,240 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,790 |
| Wheeling, WV | $37,710 |
| Springfield, OH | $37,680 |
| Weirton, WV | $37,190 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $166,500 |
| Transportation Inspector | $63,970 |
| Captain | $63,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,160 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,970 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $57,790 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $57,620 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $55,090 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $53,520 |
| Bus Driver | $52,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $20.75 ($43,160 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $43,160 against $44,860 nationally, 4% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $42,600, so Cleveland pays 1% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for light truck driver pay?
175 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,040 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.