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

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

Median annual salary $53,360 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.66
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $74,210
Employed locally 800
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $53,360
    75th
    $61,240
    90th
    $74,210

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 86% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 14% 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
    Akron, OH $58,020

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,070
    Light Truck Drivers $40,240
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,890
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lima, OH is $25.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Lima, OH is 7.1% below 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.