salary$59,120 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,660per year
Jobs in the area25,780people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Detroit?
OK. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 27.3% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $59,120 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $41,960 and $76,660.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 27.3% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.