Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Georgia
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia have a median of $57,050 a year, below the national $58,640 (−3%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn 18% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee pays more (up to $58,620 in Tennessee) and Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida pay less (down to $50,640 in Florida). Georgia employs 74,840 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, 15.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.15 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $18.34 | $21.97 | $27.43 | $33.07 | $37.45 | $27.78 | 74,840 | 15.31 | 1.15 |
| Annual | $38,150 | $45,700 | $57,050 | $68,780 | $77,900 | $57,780 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.30 | $23.06 | $28.19 | $33.23 | $38.17 | $28.71 | 2,062,040 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,140 | $47,960 | $58,640 | $69,120 | $79,380 | $59,710 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.15
- Jobs per 1,000
- 15.31
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $28.41 | $59,100 | $40,900 | $77,750 | 41,830 | 14.48 | 1.09 |
| Savannah, GA | $28.33 | $58,930 | $38,750 | $76,610 | 4,410 | 22.24 | 1.68 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27.62 | $57,440 | $39,440 | $74,730 | 4,370 | 16.27 | 1.23 |
| Albany, GA | $27.43 | $57,050 | $37,340 | $70,660 | 1,190 | 20.40 | 1.54 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27.29 | $56,770 | $39,670 | $87,670 | 2,170 | 20.93 | 1.58 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $26.05 | $54,190 | $37,310 | $99,630 | 880 | 9.16 | 0.69 |
| Dalton, GA | $25.84 | $53,760 | $38,160 | $73,050 | 1,540 | 23.57 | 1.78 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $24.52 | $50,990 | $38,210 | $73,670 | 490 | 6.39 | 0.48 |
| Rome, GA | $24.50 | $50,960 | $34,540 | $74,560 | 450 | 9.94 | 0.75 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $24.13 | $50,190 | $37,450 | $75,840 | 1,100 | 11.57 | 0.87 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $24.03 | $49,980 | $37,360 | $76,470 | 510 | 10.92 | 0.82 |
| Hinesville, GA | $23.66 | $49,220 | $37,810 | $77,920 | 180 | 8.97 | 0.68 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $23.04 | $47,920 | $37,240 | $75,390 | 3,250 | 14.01 | 1.06 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23.02 | $47,880 | $36,570 | $76,270 | 1,110 | 20.62 | 1.55 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $22.87 | $47,570 | $36,550 | $72,320 | 1,180 | 10.12 | 0.76 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27.25 | $56,670 | $38,110 | $79,420 | 3,470 | 18.47 | 1.39 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $26.43 | $54,980 | $38,300 | $103,550 | 2,680 | 19.33 | 1.46 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $23.74 | $49,370 | $35,660 | $75,880 | 2,040 | 23.12 | 1.74 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $23.39 | $48,650 | $36,610 | $81,860 | 3,900 | 20.31 | 1.53 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $27.43 | $57,050 | 74,840 | 1.15 |
| Alabama | $25.06 | $52,120 | 36,650 | 1.31 |
| Florida | $24.34 | $50,640 | 112,920 | 0.86 |
| North Carolina | $24.77 | $51,530 | 62,400 | 0.95 |
| South Carolina | $24.58 | $51,130 | 34,170 | 1.12 |
| Tennessee | $28.18 | $58,620 | 64,890 | 1.49 |
See the national page for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.