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

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

Median annual salary $58,090 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $41,400
90th percentile $85,830
Employed locally 1,460
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,400
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $85,830

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 95% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 5% 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
    Ohio $58,080
    Akron, OH $58,020
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,990

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,360
    Light Truck Drivers $38,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Springfield, OH is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Springfield, OH is 1.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,400 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.