How much does a light truck driver make in Atlanta?
$44,960a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.62 an hour or $3,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.62
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 15,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,090Median: $44,960Highest 10%: $91,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $91,310 | $43.90 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Dalton, GA | $50,340 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,990 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,010 |
| Athens, GA | $45,800 |
| Macon, GA | $45,130 |
| Savannah, GA | $44,150 |
| Albany, GA | $42,180 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,100 |
| Valdosta, GA | $39,710 |
| Rome, GA | $38,060 |
| Brunswick, GA | $36,960 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,330 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $34,250 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.62 ($44,960 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $44,960 against $44,860 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $44,050, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for light truck driver pay?
117 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,310 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.