Light Truck Drivers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,700 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Jackson earn between $36,010 and $42,210.
- $28K10th
- $36K25th
- $42KMedian
- $42K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,710 | $3,476 | $20.05 |
| Median | $41,610 | $3,468 | $20.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,010 | $3,001 | $17.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Jackson earn 11% less than the Michigan average ($46,720) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $41,710 | $41,610 | $28,210 | $50,700 | 340 |
| Michigan | $46,720 | $43,000 | $29,470 | $83,460 | 26,160 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $41,710, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $33,809 a year, or $2,817 a month and $1,300 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $41,710 buys what about $45,446 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 12th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Kalamazoo pays the most ($53,190).
- Kalamazoo$53,190
- Saginaw$51,500
- Ann Arbor$50,750
- Grand Rapids$48,490
- Detroit$47,500
- Traverse City$46,600
- Lansing$46,190
- Niles$45,770
- Flint$44,310
- Jackson$41,710
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Jackson: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Jackson?
$20.05 an hour on average, and $20.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $33,809 a year ($2,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,710. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do light truck drivers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3033; area Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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