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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $50,790 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $74,910
Employed locally 2,730
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $74,910

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 92% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 8% 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 Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,110
    Light Truck Drivers$39,290
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Youngstown, OH is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Youngstown, OH is 11.6% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.