How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Georgia?
$36,120a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Georgia. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,080Median: $36,120Highest 10%: $71,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,080 | $11.58 | |
| 25th | $30,520 | $14.67 | |
| Median | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 75th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 90th | $71,340 | $34.30 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $74,770 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $43,320 |
| Atlanta, GA | $32,830 |
| Augusta, GA | $31,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,550 |
| Albany, GA | $28,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 27. Massachusetts | $36,540 |
| 28. Virginia | $36,520 |
| 29. Texas | $36,340 |
| 30. Georgia | $36,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
| 32. Maryland | $35,440 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $17.37 ($36,120 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $36,120 against $37,180 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Georgia ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $74,770 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.