Median Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,081
avg across 663 jobs
Pay Distribution in Michigan
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Michigan
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Michigan
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
30% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
61% Riders Allowed
79% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Michigan
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Michigan
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,185 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch92%
Live Load64%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Michigan
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Michigan earns $2,095 per week, or approximately $108,940 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,750, based on 2,185 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Michigan earn $3,600 per week, which works out to roughly $187,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Michigan. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,897/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,193/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,462/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 663 jobs in Michigan currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,081.
Based on 2,185 current listings in Michigan: 30% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 61% allow riders, 79% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,185 open positions and an average pay of $108,940 per year in Michigan, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $187,200 per year, and 663 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,081. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.