SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — East Georgia
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in East Georgia, GA is $36,140 per year, close to the national median of $38,770 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in East Georgia, GA is $36,140 per year, close to the national median of $38,770 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $28,290 and $47,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $20,770 and the ninetieth at $57,190.
Employment stands at 300, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $43,780. Of the 299 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 229th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,770 | −46.4% |
| 25th | $28,290 | −27.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,140 | −6.8% |
| 75th | $47,150 | +21.6% |
| 90th | $57,190 | +47.5% |
| Mean | $38,180 | −1.5% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $43,780 | 350 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $42,600 | 760 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $41,080 | 12,020 | |
| 4 | Macon | $39,580 | 340 | |
| 5 | Albany | $39,410 | 260 | |
| 6 | Dalton | $39,070 | 180 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $39,050 | 400 | |
| 8 | Augusta | $38,060 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | Athens | $37,080 | 340 | |
| 10 | Warner Robins | $36,350 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $36,140 goes as far as $37,529 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,529US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,140 a year, 6.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,770 to $57,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $43,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in East Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $36,140, or $17.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,770, so pay in East Georgia, GA is 6.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in East Georgia, GA earns more than $57,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gainesville, at $43,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in East Georgia, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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