Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,620 or more. The middle half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Cincinnati earn between $51,000 and $73,780.
- $46K10th
- $51K25th
- $61KMedian
- $74K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,170 | $5,264 | $30.37 |
| Median | $60,590 | $5,049 | $29.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,000 | $4,250 | $24.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,780 | $6,148 | $35.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Cincinnati earn 4% more than the Ohio average ($60,660) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($59,710). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $58,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $63,170 | $60,590 | $45,920 | $81,620 | 13,820 |
| Ohio | $60,660 | $59,800 | $43,670 | $77,650 | 83,060 |
| United States | $59,710 | $58,640 | $40,140 | $79,380 | 2,062,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $63,170, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $50,505 a year, or $4,209 a month and $1,942 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $51,072 | $4,256 |
| Working in KY | $50,844 | $4,237 |
| Working in OH | $50,505 | $4,209 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $63,170 buys what about $66,237 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($64,760).
All Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Iowa City, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,940).
- Iowa City, IA$77,940
- Lincoln, NE$73,050
- Fairbanks, AK$72,350
- Seattle, WA$71,980
- San Jose, CA$70,730
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$30.37 an hour on average, and $29.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $50,505 a year ($4,209 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,170. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($59,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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