Light Truck Drivers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $28,900 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.89
10th percentile $25,550
90th percentile $51,110
Employed locally 870
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,550
    25th
    $28,900
    50th (median)
    $28,900
    75th
    $35,500
    90th
    $51,110

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 46% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 54% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,960
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,010
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Muskegon, MI is $13.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Muskegon, MI is 34.5% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,550 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,900.