Average Truck Driver Salary in Ohio

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Truck Driver in Ohio earns $51,200 per year, which is below the national average of $53,090. This translates to approximately $24.62 per hour, $1,969 biweekly, or $4,267 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$38,400	$18.46
Average (50th)	$51,200	$24.62
Experienced (75th)	$58,900	$28.31
Top Earners (90th)	$66,600	$32.02

Truck Driver Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$55,300	$4,608/mo
Cleveland	$52,200	$4,350/mo
Cincinnati	$50,200	$4,183/mo
Dayton	$48,600	$4,050/mo
Toledo	$47,600	$3,967/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Truck Drivers in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

Calculate Your Ohio Take-Home Pay

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