Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,520 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $101,690
Employed locally 2,840
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $55,520
    75th
    $69,690
    90th
    $101,690

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,240
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,180
    Light Truck Drivers $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,670
    Bus Drivers, School $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Middle Georgia is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Middle Georgia is 3.3% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.