SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 4 metro areas compared
In Savannah, GA the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other reaches $74,770 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Savannah, GA the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other reaches $74,770 a year. That is 101.1% more than the national median of $37,180. Pay ranges from under $30,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,880 to $74,950.
Within the state, Warner Robins records the highest median at $43,320. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 93rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,230 | −18.7% |
| 25th | $35,880 | −3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $74,770 | +101.1% |
| 75th | $74,950 | +101.6% |
| 90th | $74,950 | +101.6% |
| Mean | $59,850 | +61.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $43,320 | 30 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $32,830 | 1,140 | |
| 3 | Augusta | $31,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Albany | $28,550 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $74,770 goes as far as $77,643 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 108.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,643US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,770 a year, 101.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,230 to $74,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $43,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $74,770, or $35.95 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 $37,180, so pay in Savannah, GA is 101.1% higher. 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 Savannah, GA earns more than $74,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,230 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 Warner Robins, at $43,320 per year.
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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