Light Truck Drivers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $41,530 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $29,660
90th percentile $74,630
Employed locally 13,430
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,660
    25th
    $33,980
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $47,580
    90th
    $74,630

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 55% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Minot, ND $47,670
    Minnesota $47,440
    Midland, TX $47,060
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,790
    Missoula, MT $46,220

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,170
    Driver/Sales Workers$46,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Detroit, MI is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Detroit, MI is 5.9% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Detroit?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,660 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,980.