salary$58,970 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,110per year
Jobs in the area11,970people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Cleveland?
OK. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 26.0% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Cleveland, OH area is $58,970 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $40,970 and $76,110.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 26.0% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.