Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $49,140 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $88,650
Employed locally 960
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $40,690
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $62,660
    90th
    $88,650

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Warner Robins, GA $62,080
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $61,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,340
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $58,860
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,380
    Logan, UT-ID $56,910

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,630
    Light Truck Drivers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,870
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens, GA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.90 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Athens, GA is 14.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Athens?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,690.