salary$48,950 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,600per year
Jobs in the area3,050people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 57.3% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $48,950 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $38,120 and $64,600.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 57.3% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.