📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Michigan (2026)

Michigan · 10.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$53,739
per year
Median
$52,776
per year
Hourly
$25.84
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,892
25th Percentile — Junior$44,955
50th Percentile — Median$52,776
75th Percentile — Senior$60,847
90th Percentile — Top Earners$65,727
💡 Top-earning Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss in Michigan make up to $65,727 per year. The job market in Michigan is rated moderate, with key industries including Automotive, Healthcare, Technology.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$47.5k
2021
$48.7k
2022
$49.9k
2023
$51.1k
2024
$52.4k
2025
$53.7k
2026
📈 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in Michigan have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Michigan's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by City in Michigan
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Grand Rapids $48,902 -9.0% Very High
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Job Market in Michigan
Key factors affecting compensation

Michigan is home to a moderate job market for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss. The state's key industries — Automotive, Healthcare, Technology — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $53,739 per year, Michigan's Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 10.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Michigan (index: 0.9) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Michigan can expect to earn $37,892–$44,955, while experienced Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss can command $60,847–$65,727.

Looking ahead, the Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers profession in Michigan is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Automotive continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Michigan is $53,739 per year in 2026, which is 10.0% below the national average of $59,710.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss the highest wages in Michigan due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Michigan has a moderate job market with major industries in Automotive, Healthcare, Technology. Opportunities exist in for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers employment.
  • At $53,739/year, Michigan Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 10.0% lower than the national average of $59,710/year.