Light Truck Drivers salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $37,430–$57,060
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #130 of 488
Light Truck Drivers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $44,960 a year, based on BLS estimates for 15,350 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $44,860 and 2% above the GA statewide median of $44,050. It ranks #130 of 488 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE15,350 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Light Truck Drivers pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $50,340 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,010 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $45,800 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $45,130 |
| Savannah, GA | $44,150 |
| Albany, GA | $42,180 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $41,100 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $40,120 |
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Questions
What is the average Light Truck Drivers salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $44,960 a year (May 2025). Half of the 15,350 jobs pay between $37,430 and $57,060. The 10th percentile is $28,090 and the 90th is $91,310.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Light Truck Drivers?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $44,860 and 2% above the GA statewide median of $44,050. It ranks #130 of 488 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Light Truck Drivers make an hour in Atlanta?
About $21.62 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $44,960 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.00–$27.43 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.