How much does a transportation worker make in Detroit?
$38,580a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,310Median: $38,580Highest 10%: $65,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,310 | $13.13 | |
| 25th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 90th | $65,080 | $31.29 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $428,600 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $178,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $133,200 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $69,560 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,670 |
| Tank Car | $60,440 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,120 |
| Transportation Inspector | $52,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $18.55 ($38,580 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $38,580 against $45,650 nationally, 15% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $37,190, so Detroit pays 4% more.
Where does Detroit rank for transportation worker pay?
30 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,080 or more.
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.