Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $50,900 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.47
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 710
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $45,460
    50th (median)
    $50,900
    75th
    $58,410
    90th
    $63,140

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $61,990
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Minnesota $61,090
    Wyoming $60,270
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $60,190

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Light Truck Drivers $40,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,170
    Driver/Sales Workers $42,270
    Bus Drivers, School $44,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Jackson, MI is $24.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Jackson, MI is 11.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,460.