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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $52,250 -9% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $72,770
Employed locally 690
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $60,830
    90th
    $72,770

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 82% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 18% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,960
    Light Truck Drivers$28,900
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,010
    Driver/Sales Workers$30,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Muskegon, MI is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Muskegon, MI is 9% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.