Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,850 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $41,690
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 3,660
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,690
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $57,850
    75th
    $66,630
    90th
    $77,150

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,120
    Driver/Sales Workers$22,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,210
    Light Truck Drivers$37,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Eastern Ohio is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Eastern Ohio is 0.7% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,690 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.