Light Truck Drivers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $39,190 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $89,380
Employed locally 810
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $39,190
    75th
    $48,520
    90th
    $89,380

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 51% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 49% 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 Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,450
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Gainesville, GA is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Gainesville, GA is 11.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.