salary$59,580 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,940per year
Jobs in the area10,250people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Milwaukee?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 25.9% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $59,580 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $45,300 and $77,940.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 25.9% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.