salary$61,980 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,540per year
Jobs in the area20,480people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 28.4% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $61,980 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $43,230 and $82,540.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 28.4% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.