BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Georgia: $48,200/year · Difference: -$2,840/year
| Metric | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $48,200 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $23.17 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $45,340 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $21.80 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 74K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Georgia is $48,200 per year ($23.17/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $45,340/year. Approximately 74 thousand drivers work in this category in Georgia.
Georgia ranks #43 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Georgia is $2,840 lower (-5.6%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.