Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Wyoming, Michigan (May 2026)
$2,615/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Wyoming, Michigan as of May 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,000, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,557 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,045. Michigan is the US automotive manufacturing heartland, with Detroit and the I-94 / I-75 corridor carrying dense parts-and-assembly flows and Great Lakes ports at Detroit, Muskegon, and Sault Ste. Marie handling bulk commodities.
What changed in May 2026
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Wyoming, Michigan vs Michigan: the numbers that diverge
| Wyoming, Michigan | Michigan | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,615 | $2,114 | +24% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 80% | +7 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 65% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 62% | +7 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 72% | +13 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 8% | -7 pt |
| Regional routes | 13% | 19% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Wyoming, Michigan differs most from Michigan — 24% above statewide.
Wyoming, Michigan CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Wyoming, Michigan this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,225 | $2,000 | 689 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,567 | $1,500 | 496 |
| Owner Operator | $7,110 | $7,000 | 372 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Wyoming, Michigan
Of active CDL postings in Wyoming, Michigan this month, 13% are regional and 85% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Wyoming, Michigan CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Michigan
Michigan is the US automotive heartland — a huge share of CDL work in the state is tied to auto-parts inbound or finished-vehicle outbound. Detroit / Dearborn / Flint lanes have a distinctive operational rhythm that follows plant production schedules, including layoff weeks where freight volume drops significantly. Winter is the dominant operational variable: lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan can shut down west-side runs, and the freeze-thaw cycle on I-94, I-75, and I-96 means road surfaces are rough year-round. State income tax is flat and moderate. The Upper Peninsula is genuinely remote — long stretches with no fuel stops or services — and most newer drivers shouldn't take UP loads until they've learned the territory.
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated May 2026.