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

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

Median annual salary $60,370 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $87,890
Employed locally 18,730
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $74,840
    90th
    $87,890

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 76% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 24% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,010
    Sandusky, OH $58,430
    Springfield, OH $58,090
    Ohio $58,080
    Akron, OH $58,020
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,990

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,190
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,780
    Light Truck Drivers $44,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Columbus, OH is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Columbus, OH is 5.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.