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Toledo, OH

Truck Driver Salary in Toledo

2026 salary data for CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator truck drivers in Toledo, Ohio. Compare local pay to state and national averages.

CDL-A Avg

$60,292

CDL-B Avg

$48,234

Non-CDL Avg

$37,381

Owner-Op Gross

$162,788

Salary Comparison by License Type

How Toledo truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.

CDL-A
$60,292
CDL-B
$48,234
Non-CDL
$37,381
Owner-Op (Gross)
$162,788

Cost of Living in Toledo

Cost of Living Index83
Low (75)National Avg (100)High (200)

Toledo's cost of living is 17% below the national average. Your trucking salary stretches further here than in most cities.

Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay

Nominal CDL-A Salary

$60,292

Adjusted Purchasing Power

$72,641

After adjusting for Toledo's cost of living index of 83, a CDL-A salary of $60,292 provides the same purchasing power as $72,641 in an average-cost area. Your money goes further in Toledo than the raw salary suggests.

Toledo vs Ohio vs National Average

MetricToledoOH AvgNational
CDL-A Average$60,292$57,800$58,710
vs State+$2,492
vs National+$1,582
Cost of Living8390100
Adjusted Purchasing Power$72,641$64,222$58,710

Salary Trend in Toledo

Stable

Trucking pay in Toledo has remained steady, supported by consistent freight demand from glass & solar manufacturing and automotive parts. The Ohio market offers reliable work with predictable earnings for CDL drivers.

Top Paying Companies in Toledo

These carriers and logistics companies offer some of the highest truck driver pay in the Toledo area.

CompanyAvg Annual Pay
1J.B. Hunt$69,889
2Schneider National$67,803
3TMC Transportation$65,717
4Ryder$63,630

Industries Driving Trucking Demand in Toledo

These industries generate the most freight volume and trucking employment in the Toledo market.

1
Glass & Solar Manufacturing
2
Automotive Parts
3
Port Operations (Lake Erie)
4
Healthcare
5
Oil Refining

Find Trucking Jobs in Toledo

Browse CDL driver positions in Toledo, OH from top carriers and local companies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Toledo

What is the average truck driver salary in Toledo, OH?

CDL-A truck drivers in Toledo, Ohio earn an average of $60,292 per year. Actual pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and whether you drive OTR, regional, or local routes. The Toledo market is influenced by glass & solar manufacturing and automotive parts freight demand.

How much do owner-operators make in Toledo?

Owner-operators based in Toledo gross approximately $162,788 annually before expenses. After deducting fuel, insurance, maintenance, and truck payments, net income typically ranges from $61,859 to $78,138. The Toledo area's cost of living index of 83 is below the national average by 17%.

Is Toledo a good city for trucking jobs?

Toledo offers strong trucking employment thanks to its glass & solar manufacturing and automotive parts sectors. The city's cost of living is below the national average, which means your paycheck goes further here than in many metros. CDL drivers with hazmat or tanker endorsements can earn 10-20% above the city average.