Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $27.49 an hour ($57,180 a year). About 60,800 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). Michigan ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.37 | $40,280 |
| 25% of workers | $22.88 | $47,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.49 | $57,180 |
| 75% of workers | $29.84 | $62,060 |
| 90% of workers | $35.57 | $73,980 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $59,230 | 1,270 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $59,120 | 25,780 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $58,270 | 10,820 |
| Traverse City | $57,700 | 740 |
| Bay City | $57,320 | 510 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $56,710 | 2,820 |
| Battle Creek | $56,160 | 720 |
| Jackson | $56,080 | 630 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $55,880 | 1,580 |
| Monroe | $54,510 | 1,090 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $50,500 | 720 |
| Flint | $50,200 | 1,320 |
| Saginaw | $50,200 | 1,170 |
| Midland | $49,380 | 280 |
| Niles | $48,780 | 640 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,860 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,000 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,220 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,420 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,330 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $51,030 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,610 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,380 |
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