Light Truck Drivers Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $41,220 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.82
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $88,830
Employed locally 230
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $31,080
    50th (median)
    $41,220
    75th
    $53,850
    90th
    $88,830

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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 Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,740
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $69,880
    Bus Drivers, School $47,650
    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 Brunswick?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Brunswick, GA is $19.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Brunswick, GA is 6.6% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,080.