How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Georgia?
$57,050a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Georgia. That is $27.43 an hour or $4,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.43
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 74,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $57,050Highest 10%: $77,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| Median | $57,050 | $27.43 | |
| 75th | $68,780 | $33.07 | |
| 90th | $77,900 | $37.45 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $59,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $58,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,440 |
| Albany, GA | $57,050 |
| Gainesville, GA | $56,770 |
| Athens, GA | $54,190 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 33. Iowa | $58,070 |
| 34. Delaware | $57,590 |
| 35. Michigan | $57,180 |
| 36. Georgia | $57,050 |
| 37. Maine | $57,050 |
| 38. Virginia | $56,860 |
| 39. Kentucky | $56,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $27.43 ($57,050 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $57,050 against $58,640 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Georgia ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $59,100 a year.
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.