Average Truck Driver Salary in Georgia

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Truck Driver in Georgia earns $52,000 per year, which is below the national average of $53,090. This translates to approximately $25.00 per hour, $2,000 biweekly, or $4,333 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Georgia is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$39,000	$18.75
Average (50th)	$52,000	$25.00
Experienced (75th)	$59,800	$28.75
Top Earners (90th)	$67,600	$32.50

Truck Driver Salary by City in Georgia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Atlanta	$56,200	$4,683/mo
Augusta	$53,000	$4,417/mo
Savannah	$51,000	$4,250/mo
Athens	$49,400	$4,117/mo
Macon	$48,400	$4,033/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1%-5.75% (6 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Georgia

Major employers hiring Truck Drivers in Georgia include Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, and Aflac. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

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