Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,620 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $65,710
Employed locally 1,810
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $49,620
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $65,710

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,380
    Light Truck Drivers $39,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,190
    Bus Drivers, School $42,360
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northern Michigan is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northern Michigan is 13.6% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.