Truck Driver Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median truck driver in the Detroit area earns $59,120 a year ($28.42 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($58,640) and 3% above the Michigan median ($57,180). Half of the 25,780 truck drivers there earn between $48,340 and $64,080.
Median $59,120
10th: $41,96090th: $76,660
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,960 | $40,280 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $48,340 | $47,600 | $47,960 |
| Median | $59,120 | $57,180 | $58,640 |
| 75th percentile | $64,080 | $62,060 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $76,660 | $73,980 | $79,380 |
| Average | $58,070 | $56,370 | $59,710 |
| Jobs | 25,780 | 60,800 | 2,062,040 |
Detroit, MI ranks 31st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for truck driver pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($71,240).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $58,270
- Seattle, WA: $71,240
- San Jose, CA: $70,730
- San Francisco, CA: $66,450
- New York, NY: $65,040
- Minneapolis, MN: $64,200
- Boston, MA: $64,010
- Denver, CO: $63,900
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- Delivery Driver: $44,200
- School Bus Driver: $48,060
- Material Mover: $40,330
- Stocker: $36,720
- Forklift Operator: $46,550
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.