DOL Median (Michigan)
$47,715
vs National
+13%
National: $42,224BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,666
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,715
+13% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$42,224
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Michigan earns $47,715 in nominal terms, which is 13% above the national average of $42,224. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,666 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MCLANE MINNESOTA, INC. | $65,000 | 20 |
| J&R Larson Grounds Maintenance, LLC | $56,202 | 2 |
| Richland Refrigerasted Solutions LLC | $53,019 | 13 |
| Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation | $50,482 | 150 |
| ARTUR Express, Inc | $49,442 | 16 |
| RMI Transportation LLC | $48,797 | 2 |
| Global 1 Logistics inc | $48,000 | 1 |
| MC Carrier Inc | $42,100 | 1 |
| Pushen and Pullen Farms | $41,995 | 1 |
| AAC Transport LLC. | $41,059 | 1 |
| HiYield Products, Inc. | $40,414 | 1 |
| BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC | $39,291 | 66 |
| Angies Transportation LLC | $39,200 | 1 |
| S AND S TRUCKING INC | $34,674 | 1 |
| Cycle Freight LLC | $31,000 | 1 |
| Voyager Express Inc | N/A | 44 |
| Allway Express Inc | N/A | 1 |
| PRO STAR TRANSPORT, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Bhullar Express Trucking, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| HAUSBECK BROTHERS INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Michigan?
The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Michigan is $47,715 based on 85 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Michigan earns 13% more than the national median of $42,224, or $52,666 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.