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

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

Median annual salary $50,350 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $66,910
Employed locally 940
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $58,680
    90th
    $66,910

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 86% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 14% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,670
    Light Truck Drivers $40,420
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,160
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Saginaw, MI is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Saginaw, MI is 12.3% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.