How much does a transportation worker make in Atlanta?
$44,070a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.19 an hour or $3,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.19
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,460Median: $44,070Highest 10%: $58,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,460 | $12.24 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| 75th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 90th | $58,900 | $28.32 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Savannah, GA | $52,590 |
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 transportation worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.19 ($44,070 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $44,070 against $45,650 nationally, 3% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $44,070, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for transportation worker pay?
23 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,900 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.