Light Truck Drivers Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $44,400 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $25,640
90th percentile $94,270
Employed locally 380
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,640
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $51,890
    90th
    $94,270

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $47,520
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $45,240
    Savannah, GA $45,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $44,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $42,130

    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
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,690
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Dalton, GA is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.58 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Dalton, GA is 0.6% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Dalton?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,640 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.