salary$50,250 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,940per year
Jobs in the area15,420people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Orlando?
Expensive. Rent of $1,955 a month takes 46.7% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Orlando, FL?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area is $50,250 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,910 and $74,940.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Orlando?
Typical rent of $1,955 a month takes 46.7% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area.