Light Truck Drivers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,540 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $22,630
90th percentile $62,340
Employed locally 700
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,630
    25th
    $30,380
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $46,450
    90th
    $62,340

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,240
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,520
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,670
    Bus Drivers, School $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Middle Georgia is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.01 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Middle Georgia is 17.2% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,630 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,380.