salary$50,190 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,840per year
Jobs in the area1,100people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Macon?
Expensive. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 30.5% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Macon, GA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $50,190 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,450 and $75,840.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 30.5% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area.