Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $55,290 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.58
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $102,780
Employed locally 4,390
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $55,290
    75th
    $73,820
    90th
    $102,780

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,120
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970
    Light Truck Drivers$41,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Georgia is $26.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in North Georgia is 3.7% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.