Truck Driver salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$50,250/year
about $24.16 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,310 – $62,510
Half of truck drivers in the Orlando metro area earn more than $50,250 a year and half earn less. That's 14% lower than the national median of $58,640, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,910 | $18.23 |
| 25th | $45,310 | $21.78 |
| Median (50th) | $50,250 | $24.16 |
| 75th | $62,510 | $30.05 |
| 90th (top earners) | $74,940 | $36.03 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a truck driver job in the Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,310 ($21.78/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,310 to $62,510 ($21.78 to $30.05/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $62,510 ($30.05/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Many drivers are paid per mile, so ask about typical weekly miles, not just the rate per mile.
- Ask how much home time you'll get and whether detention and layover time is paid.
- Lease-purchase offers can shift costs to the driver. Read the details carefully.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Orlando metro. Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.