salary$56,710 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,880per year
Jobs in the area2,820people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Lansing?
OK. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 24.3% 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 Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $56,710 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $43,100 and $74,880.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 24.3% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.