Light Truck Drivers Salary in Ohio
Light Truck Drivers in Ohio have a median of $42,600 a year, below the national $44,860 (−5%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. That is 14% less than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Michigan pay more (up to $44,560 in Indiana) and West Virginia pays less (down to $38,860 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 35,130 light truck drivers, 6.33 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.00 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $13.20 | $16.21 | $20.48 | $22.24 | $30.64 | $21.26 | 35,130 | 6.33 | 1.00 |
| Annual | $27,460 | $33,710 | $42,600 | $46,260 | $63,740 | $44,230 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.81 | $17.92 | $21.57 | $25.15 | $38.61 | $23.45 | 983,300 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,800 | $37,270 | $44,860 | $52,310 | $80,310 | $48,770 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.00
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.33
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for light truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $21.19 | $44,070 | $27,600 | $82,840 | 7,590 | 6.89 | 1.09 |
| Columbus, OH | $21.06 | $43,800 | $27,930 | $67,250 | 7,210 | 6.52 | 1.03 |
| Cleveland, OH | $20.75 | $43,160 | $27,840 | $65,040 | 6,360 | 6.17 | 0.98 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $20.29 | $42,200 | $27,370 | $92,950 | 2,580 | 6.93 | 1.10 |
| Toledo, OH | $20.02 | $41,640 | $27,750 | $80,350 | 2,230 | 7.65 | 1.21 |
| Lima, OH | $19.49 | $40,530 | $27,250 | $55,350 | 340 | 6.87 | 1.09 |
| Sandusky, OH | $19.47 | $40,490 | $24,980 | $54,900 | 190 | 3.80 | 0.60 |
| Akron, OH | $19.36 | $40,280 | $28,280 | $56,630 | 2,600 | 8.13 | 1.29 |
| Mansfield, OH | $18.97 | $39,460 | $26,070 | $90,210 | 300 | 6.25 | 0.99 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $18.96 | $39,440 | $26,820 | $59,860 | 1,060 | 6.47 | 1.02 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $18.86 | $39,240 | $26,070 | $57,490 | 1,520 | 9.50 | 1.50 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $18.17 | $37,790 | $23,470 | $79,200 | 840 | 6.00 | 0.95 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $18.13 | $37,710 | $26,020 | $92,860 | 310 | 5.41 | 0.86 |
| Springfield, OH | $18.12 | $37,680 | $23,680 | $93,410 | 270 | 5.81 | 0.92 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $17.88 | $37,190 | $23,650 | $94,000 | 140 | 3.89 | 0.61 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $20.40 | $42,440 | $26,520 | $61,110 | 1,090 | 6.69 | 1.06 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $18.65 | $38,790 | $23,800 | $48,260 | 1,210 | 4.86 | 0.77 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $17.74 | $36,900 | $23,920 | $54,020 | 730 | 5.35 | 0.85 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $17.67 | $36,750 | $24,630 | $56,160 | 960 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $20.48 | $42,600 | 35,130 | 1.00 |
| Indiana | $21.42 | $44,560 | 19,880 | 0.98 |
| Kentucky | $20.78 | $43,230 | 15,630 | 1.24 |
| Michigan | $20.67 | $43,000 | 26,160 | 0.94 |
| Pennsylvania | $21.21 | $44,120 | 42,380 | 1.10 |
| West Virginia | $18.68 | $38,860 | 3,330 | 0.75 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.