BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Michigan: $57,820/year · Difference: -$420/year
| Metric | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $57,820 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.80 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $55,140 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $26.51 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 56.5K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Michigan is $57,820 per year ($27.80/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $55,140/year. Approximately 56.5 thousand drivers work in this category in Michigan.
Michigan ranks #27 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Michigan is $420 lower (-0.7%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.