Light Truck Drivers Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $36,350 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $22,970
90th percentile $72,750
Employed locally 1,050
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,970
    25th
    $29,140
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $46,330
    90th
    $72,750

    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 South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,350
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,470
    Bus Drivers, School$30,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in South Georgia is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in South Georgia is 17.6% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,970 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,140.