How much does a light truck driver make in Columbus?
$43,800a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $21.06 an hour or $3,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.06
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,930Median: $43,800Highest 10%: $67,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,930 | $13.43 | |
| 25th | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| Median | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 75th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 90th | $67,250 | $32.33 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,070 |
| Cleveland, OH | $43,160 |
| 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 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 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $61,720 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $60,830 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $60,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $21.06 ($43,800 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $43,800 against $44,860 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $42,600, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for light truck driver pay?
152 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,250 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.