Light Truck Drivers pay in Savannah

In Savannah (GA), the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.23 an hour ($44,150 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.

$21.23Median hourly pay
$38,260–$46,450Middle half of workers, yearly
1,840People in this job in Savannah (GA)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($44,050).

Pay range for light truck drivers in Savannah (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.27$29,680
25% of workers$18.39$38,260
Half of workers (median)$21.23$44,150
75% of workers$22.33$46,450
90% of workers$28.06$58,370

Light Truck Drivers pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dalton$50,340350
Gainesville$48,0101,020
Athens-Clarke County$45,800530
Macon-Bibb County$45,130600
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$44,96015,350
Savannah (this page)$44,1501,840
Albany$42,180330
Augusta-Richmond County$41,1001,060
Valdosta$39,710350
Rome$38,060160
Brunswick-St. Simons$36,960380
Columbus$36,330590
Hinesville$34,60040
Warner Robins$34,250170

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Savannah (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,930
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,830

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.