Light Truck Drivers Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $35,740 -19% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $24,990
90th percentile $56,610
Employed locally 370
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,990
    25th
    $30,850
    50th (median)
    $35,740
    75th
    $46,900
    90th
    $56,610

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 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 Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,650
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,440
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,150
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Valdosta, GA is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Valdosta, GA is 19% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,990 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,850.