Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $48,590 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $76,990
Employed locally 4,240
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $60,220
    90th
    $76,990

    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 South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,470
    Light Truck Drivers$36,350
    Bus Drivers, School$30,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Georgia is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in South Georgia is 15.4% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.