Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Ohio
$60,660avg. a year
$29.16 an hour · 83,060 employed
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Ohio earn an average of $60,660 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $59,710. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $64,760.
$59,800Median pay
$29.16Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
116,110 jobs
Columbus, OH
$64,760
$31.13 an hour
213,820 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$63,170
$30.37 an hour
35,110 jobs
Toledo, OH
$60,970
$29.31 an hour
44,740 jobs
Akron, OH
$60,130
$28.91 an hour
51,380 jobs
Springfield, OH
$59,930
$28.81 an hour
64,660 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$59,470
$28.59 an hour
7660 jobs
Lima, OH
$59,170
$28.45 an hour
811,970 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$59,100
$28.41 an hour
9520 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$58,700
$28.22 an hour
10750 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$57,220
$27.51 an hour
112,740 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$56,610
$27.22 an hour
121,210 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$56,390
$27.11 an hour
132,270 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$56,030
$26.94 an hour
14730 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$54,810
$26.35 an hour
152,330 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$53,570
$25.76 an hour
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| Ohio | $60,660 | $29.16 |
| Indiana | $60,950 | $29.30 |
| Kentucky | $59,870 | $28.78 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,640 | $28.67 |
| Michigan | $56,370 | $27.10 |
| West Virginia | $52,440 | $25.21 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Light Truck Drivers$44,230
- Driver/Sales Workers$37,890
- Bus Drivers, School$45,500
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,060
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$58,310
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37,060
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Ohio?
The average is $60,660 a year, and the median is $59,800. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $59,710.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$29.16 an hour on average; the median is $28.75.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($64,760), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($63,170). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($53,570).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #20 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-3032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.