Freight Driver Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Freight Driver make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Driver in Detroit, MI is $53,053. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,405 to $61,359, with most professionals earning between $40,352 and $68,921.

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What does a Freight Driver do?

Common responsibilities of a Freight Driver

Required to ensure deliveries are accurate, properly covered or uncovered, and secured.

October 16, 2022

Drivers can live within 100 mile of Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, 130 miles of Davenport, 40 miles of Des Moines and 75 miles of Bloomington IL and 50 miles of Decatur IL.

December 22, 2022

Maintains safe telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive pick up and delivery instructions.

January 23, 2023

Attend all required meetings, webinars and conference calls.

February 28, 2023

Clean warehouse and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

March 06, 2023

Understand and safely follow directions and instructions.

March 08, 2023

Pick up and Deliver freight in a timely manner while safely operating vehicles.

March 15, 2023

Delivering building materials for roofing on a 53ft flatbed trailer to job sites and warehouses within the states of AL, NC, SC, FL, GA, VA, TN, IL, IN, OH, PA.

March 31, 2023

Assisting in loading and unloading truck, strapping freight for transport.

April 15, 2023

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage before and after route.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Freight Driver in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46405

61359

53053

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46698

62108

53663

What is the average salary for Freight Driver in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Driver in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Freight Driver ranges from $46,405 to $61,359 with the average base salary of $53,053. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,698 to $62,108 with the average total cash compensation of $53,663.

View Average Salary for Freight Driver as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,053	$46,405 - $61,359
Bonus	$610	$293 - $749
Total Pay	$53,663	$46,698 - $62,108

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freight Driver Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,547 - $61,548	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,522 - $61,515	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,400 - $61,353	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,474 - $61,450	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,842 - $61,937	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,449 - $61,417	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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