salary$59,490 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,400per year
Jobs in the area4,660people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Dayton?
OK. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 23.0% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $59,490 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $41,670 and $75,400.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 23.0% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.