salary$60,210 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,350per year
Jobs in the area4,740people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Akron?
OK. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 22.5% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Akron, OH area is $60,210 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $39,680 and $77,350.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 22.5% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.