Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $36,810 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $26,150
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 530
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,150
    25th
    $27,830
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $46,430
    90th
    $61,360

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,890
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southern Michigan is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southern Michigan is 16.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,150 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,830.