How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Michigan?
$57,180a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Michigan. That is $27.49 an hour or $4,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.49
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $57,180Highest 10%: $73,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 75th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $73,980 | $35.57 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $59,230 |
| Detroit, MI | $59,120 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $58,270 |
| Traverse City, MI | $57,700 |
| Bay City, MI | $57,320 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,820 |
| Lansing, MI | $56,710 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $56,160 |
| Jackson, MI | $56,080 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $55,880 |
| Monroe, MI | $54,510 |
| Muskegon, MI | $50,500 |
| Flint, MI | $50,200 |
| Saginaw, MI | $50,200 |
| Midland, MI | $49,380 |
| Niles, MI | $48,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 32. Arizona | $58,080 |
| 33. Iowa | $58,070 |
| 34. Delaware | $57,590 |
| 35. Michigan | $57,180 |
| 36. Georgia | $57,050 |
| 37. Maine | $57,050 |
| 38. Virginia | $56,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $27.49 ($57,180 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $57,180 against $58,640 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Michigan ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $59,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.