Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Michigan
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Michigan earn a median of $57,180 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60,800
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,280; the top 10% earn over $73,980. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Michigan
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Michigan?
The median is $57,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,280 and the top 10% earn over $73,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.