SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Light Truck Drivers — Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Middle Georgia, GA the median wage is $37,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Middle Georgia, GA the median wage is $37,570. That is 16.3% lower than the national median of $44,860. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,710 and $44,040. The lowest tenth earn under $23,560, while the highest tenth earn more than $52,030.
Employment stands at 590, or 4.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Dalton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 254th of 352 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,560 | −47.5% |
| 25th | $30,710 | −31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,570 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $44,040 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $52,030 | +16.0% |
| Mean | $39,340 | −12.3% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Middle Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $37,570 goes as far as $39,013 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,013US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,570 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,560 to $52,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dalton, at $50,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Middle Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $37,570, or $18.06 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 $44,860, so pay in Middle Georgia, GA is 16.3% 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 Middle Georgia, GA earns more than $52,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,560 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 Dalton, at $50,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Middle 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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