$2,506 /week
~$130,312/year
Average CDL driver pay in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Browse 1,559 positions in Kalamazoo, MichiganMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,600
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,998
avg across 494 jobs
Pay Distribution in Kalamazoo, Michigan
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,559 jobs.
Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch94%
Live Load67%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Kalamazoo, Michigan earns $2,506 per week, or approximately $130,312 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,559 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Kalamazoo, Michigan earn $4,600 per week, which works out to roughly $239,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,110/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,255/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,568/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Zmile Inc is offering a OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo position paying $1,900–$2,100/week.
Yes — 494 jobs in Kalamazoo, Michigan currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,998.
Based on 1,559 current listings in Kalamazoo, Michigan: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,559 open positions and an average pay of $130,312 per year in Kalamazoo, Michigan, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $239,200 per year, and 494 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,998. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.