Light Truck Drivers Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $39,890 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $88,400
Employed locally 560
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $88,400

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 63% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $47,520
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $45,240
    Savannah, GA $45,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $44,800
    Dalton, GA $44,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,990

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,140
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Athens, GA is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Athens, GA is 9.6% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Athens?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.