How much does a light truck driver make in Michigan?
$43,000a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Michigan. That is $20.67 an hour or $3,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.67
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,470Median: $43,000Highest 10%: $83,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| 75th | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 90th | $83,460 | $40.13 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $45,460 |
| Saginaw, MI | $44,360 |
| Detroit, MI | $44,200 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $43,960 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $43,490 |
| South Bend, IN | $43,300 |
| Midland, MI | $42,850 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $42,740 |
| Traverse City, MI | $42,650 |
| Lansing, MI | $42,640 |
| Flint, MI | $42,260 |
| Jackson, MI | $41,610 |
| Niles, MI | $39,710 |
| Muskegon, MI | $35,830 |
| Bay City, MI | $35,380 |
| Monroe, MI | $30,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 34. Kansas | $43,730 |
| 35. South Dakota | $43,240 |
| 36. Kentucky | $43,230 |
| 37. Michigan | $43,000 |
| 38. Iowa | $42,750 |
| 39. Ohio | $42,600 |
| 40. Texas | $42,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $20.67 ($43,000 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $43,000 against $44,860 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for light truck driver pay?
Michigan ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays light truck drivers the most?
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, with a median of $45,460 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.