Light Truck Drivers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $43,890 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $91,940
Employed locally 720
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $43,890
    75th
    $69,860
    90th
    $91,940

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,090
    Driver/Sales Workers $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 0.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.