Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,050 | $57,715 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.43 | $27.75 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,242.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Georgia is $57,050, or about $27.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Georgia is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 74,840 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $57,050, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.