Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $56,410 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.12
10th percentile $38,640
90th percentile $70,710
Employed locally 2,290
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,640
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $56,410
    75th
    $62,500
    90th
    $70,710

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,890
    Light Truck Drivers$36,810
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southern Michigan is $27.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southern Michigan is 1.8% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,640 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.