$2,484 /week
~$129,168/year
Average CDL driver pay in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Browse 1,636 positions in Athens-Clarke County, GeorgiaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,700
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,028
avg across 517 jobs
Pay Distribution in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
88% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,636 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
KEEP TRUCKING TRANSPORTATION LLC
OTR FLATBED DRIVER
$1,800 - $2,200 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,800 - $2,200 gross total weekly pay
12 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia earns $2,484 per week, or approximately $129,168 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,636 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia earn $4,700 per week, which works out to roughly $244,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,118/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,170/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,591/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 517 jobs in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,028.
Based on 1,636 current listings in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 88% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,636 open positions and an average pay of $129,168 per year in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $244,400 per year, and 517 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,028. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.