Light Truck Drivers Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $37,980 -14% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $89,040
Employed locally 660
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $31,770
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $58,320
    90th
    $89,040

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,770
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Macon, GA is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Macon, GA is 14% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.