How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Athens?
$54,190a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $26.05 an hour or $4,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.05
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 263 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,310Median: $54,190Highest 10%: $99,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 25th | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| Median | $54,190 | $26.05 | |
| 75th | $72,460 | $34.84 | |
| 90th | $99,630 | $47.90 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Atlanta, GA | $59,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $58,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,440 |
| Albany, GA | $57,050 |
| Gainesville, GA | $56,770 |
| Dalton, GA | $53,760 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,990 |
| Rome, GA | $50,960 |
| Macon, GA | $50,190 |
| Brunswick, GA | $49,980 |
| Hinesville, GA | $49,220 |
| Augusta, GA | $47,920 |
| Valdosta, GA | $47,880 |
| Columbus, GA | $47,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Athens, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $26.05 ($54,190 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $54,190 against $58,640 nationally, 8% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $57,050, so Athens pays 5% less.
Where does Athens rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
263 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,630 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.