salary$58,270 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,740per year
Jobs in the area10,820people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Grand Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 36.1% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $58,270 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $42,840 and $73,740.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 36.1% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.