Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Georgia
$57,780avg. a year
$27.78 an hour · 74,840 employed
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Georgia earn an average of $57,780 a year. That is $1,930 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $59,710. The best-paying metro area is Gainesville, GA at $60,670.
$57,050Median pay
$27.78Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#36Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
12,170 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$60,670
$29.17 an hour
241,830 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$59,400
$28.56 an hour
3880 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$58,930
$28.33 an hour
44,410 jobs
Savannah, GA
$58,070
$27.92 an hour
54,370 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$56,740
$27.28 an hour
61,540 jobs
Dalton, GA
$54,810
$26.35 an hour
71,100 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$53,880
$25.90 an hour
81,190 jobs
Albany, GA
$53,800
$25.87 an hour
9510 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$53,730
$25.83 an hour
10490 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$53,390
$25.67 an hour
113,250 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$53,370
$25.66 an hour
12180 jobs
Hinesville, GA
$52,830
$25.40 an hour
131,110 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$52,340
$25.17 an hour
14450 jobs
Rome, GA
$51,810
$24.91 an hour
151,180 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$51,790
$24.90 an hour
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| Georgia | $57,780 | $27.78 |
| Tennessee | $60,440 | $29.06 |
| Alabama | $56,230 | $27.03 |
| North Carolina | $55,810 | $26.83 |
| South Carolina | $55,680 | $26.77 |
| Florida | $54,850 | $26.37 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Light Truck Drivers$48,290
- Driver/Sales Workers$41,860
- Bus Drivers, School$41,410
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,350
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$48,850
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43,070
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Georgia?
The average is $57,780 a year, and the median is $57,050. That is $1,930 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $59,710.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$27.78 an hour on average; the median is $27.43.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Gainesville, GA ($60,670), followed by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($59,400). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Columbus, GA-AL ($51,790).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-3032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.