Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Marietta, Georgia (November 2026)
$2,374/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Marietta, Georgia as of November 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $1,950, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,733 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,984. Georgia freight is anchored by the Port of Savannah — a top-tier US container gateway — and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20, making it the dominant Southeast distribution hub.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
What CDL drivers are earning across Marietta, Georgia
Across active CDL postings in Marietta, Georgia this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,197 | $2,000 | 819 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,564 | $1,500 | 544 |
| Owner Operator | $7,148 | $7,000 | 370 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Marietta, Georgia drivers actually run
The route mix in Marietta, Georgia this month tilts OTR: 14% regional, 83% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Marietta, Georgia postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Marietta, Georgia vs Georgia: the numbers that diverge
| Marietta, Georgia | Georgia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,374 | $2,212 | +7% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 83% | 76% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Marietta, Georgia differs most from Georgia — 7% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Georgia
Georgia anchors the Southeast freight network through the Port of Savannah (a top-tier East Coast container gateway) and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20. Atlanta traffic is consistently top-tier US congestion — drivers based here either learn the off-peak windows or take a real income hit. Outside the metro, Georgia is one of the easier driving states: flat, mostly forgiving weather, little mountain work outside the north Georgia corridors. Reefer pulling poultry out of north-central Georgia is a steady regional segment. State income tax is moderate; cost of living statewide is below the national average. The Port of Savannah lanes are a steady driver-pay segment.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Marietta, Georgia
- Best owner-operator companies in Marietta, Georgia
- CDL driver salary in Georgia
How we compile these rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.