Light Truck Drivers Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $41,190 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $23,120
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 1,160
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,120
    25th
    $32,940
    50th (median)
    $41,190
    75th
    $53,560
    90th
    $62,540

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,120
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in North Georgia is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in North Georgia is 6.7% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,120 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,940.