Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Ohio
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Ohio earn a median of $59,800 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 83,060
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,670; the top 10% earn over $77,650. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Ohio
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Ohio?
The median is $59,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,670 and the top 10% earn over $77,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.