Light Truck Drivers Salary in Mid Michigan

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

Median annual salary $37,750 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $26,270
90th percentile $67,300
Employed locally 750
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,270
    25th
    $29,860
    50th (median)
    $37,750
    75th
    $50,430
    90th
    $67,300

    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

    Related occupations in Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,240
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,120
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,880
    Bus Drivers, School $44,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Mid Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Mid Michigan is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.16 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Mid Michigan is 14.5% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,270 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,860.