Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $40,210 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $27,990
90th percentile $64,070
Employed locally 1,210
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,990
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $40,210
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $64,070

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Bus Drivers, School $47,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lansing, MI is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lansing, MI is 8.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,990 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.