Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $39,070 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $20,440
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 180
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,440
    25th
    $22,840
    50th (median)
    $39,070
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $59,810

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $44,200
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,410
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,500
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,470
    Gainesville, GA $37,460

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,410
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,630
    Light Truck Drivers $44,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Dalton, GA is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Dalton, GA is 5.2% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Dalton?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,440 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,840.