Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Ohio
Median annual wage in Ohio: $59,800 +2.0% vs national
Ohio vs United States
| Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $59,800 | $58,640 |
| Median hourly | $28.75 | $28.19 |
| Employment | 83,060 | 2,062,040 |
| Location quotient | 1.13 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Ohio) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,670, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $77,650 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The median wage in Ohio is 2.0% above the national median — a difference of about $1,160 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Ohio?
The median annual wage in Ohio is $59,800 ($28.75 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The Ohio median of $59,800 is 2.0% higher than the U.S. median of $58,640.
How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work in Ohio?
Approximately 83,060 are employed in Ohio, per BLS OES.