Light Truck Drivers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $38,010 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $25,560
90th percentile $73,360
Employed locally 1,240
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,560
    25th
    $33,300
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $48,990
    90th
    $73,360

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,940
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,110
    Bus Drivers, School$31,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 13.9% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,560 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,300.