salary$60,590 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,620per year
Jobs in the area13,820people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Cincinnati?
OK. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 27.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $60,590 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $45,920 and $81,620.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 27.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.