Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $58,020 +1% vs national
Median hourly $27.90
10th percentile $39,730
90th percentile $78,100
Employed locally 5,530
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,730
    25th
    $48,650
    50th (median)
    $58,020
    75th
    $66,370
    90th
    $78,100

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 81% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $60,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,010
    Sandusky, OH $58,430
    Springfield, OH $58,090
    Ohio $58,080
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,990

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,520
    Light Truck Drivers$38,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,440
    Driver/Sales Workers$29,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Akron, OH is $27.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Akron, OH is 1% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Akron?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,730 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,650.