salary$58,010 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,650per year
Jobs in the area10,210people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Omaha?
OK. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 30.0% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $58,010 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $40,150 and $80,650.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 30.0% 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.