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How much does a light truck driver make in Rome?

$38,060a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Rome, GA metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.

Hourly
$18.30
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
319 of 393
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,460Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $60,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,460$11.76
25th$29,650$14.25
Median$38,060$18.30
75th$47,500$22.84
90th$60,960$29.31

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
Atlanta, GA$44,960
Savannah, GA$44,150
Albany, GA$42,180
Augusta, GA$41,100
Valdosta, GA$39,710
Brunswick, GA$36,960
Columbus, GA$36,330
Warner Robins, GA$34,250
Light Truck Driver salary in Georgia Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Rome

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,960
Bus Driver$46,890
Driver/Sales Worker$35,870
Stocker and Order Filler$34,150
Laborer and Freight$33,590
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,350
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$32,760
Packer and Packager$32,640
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,300
Salaries for every job in Rome, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Rome?

The median hourly pay in the Rome, GA metro area is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Rome than the national average?

No: $38,060 against $44,860 nationally, 15% less.

How does Rome compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,050, so Rome pays 14% less.

Where does Rome rank for light truck driver pay?

319 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Rome?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,960 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.