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Truck Driver Salary in Ohio (2026)
$28.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,301/year ($4,108/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 83,060 Truck Driver jobs in Ohio (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Truck Driver salary of $59,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,301 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $59,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,996 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,575 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$928 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,301 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,108 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Ohio?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Ohio is $59,800 per year ($28.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,260 and $71,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $59,800, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $49,301 per year ($4,108 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 83,060 Truck Driver jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.