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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Dalton?

$53,760a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $25.85 an hour or $4,480 a month.

Hourly
$25.85
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
266 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,160Median: $53,760Highest 10%: $73,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,160$18.35
25th$47,790$22.98
Median$53,760$25.85
75th$60,190$28.94
90th$73,050$35.12

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Atlanta, GA$59,100
Savannah, GA$58,930
Chattanooga, TN$57,440
Albany, GA$57,050
Gainesville, GA$56,770
Athens, GA$54,190
Warner Robins, GA$50,990
Rome, GA$50,960
Macon, GA$50,190
Brunswick, GA$49,980
Hinesville, GA$49,220
Augusta, GA$47,920
Valdosta, GA$47,880
Columbus, GA$47,570
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Georgia Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,230
Light Truck Driver$50,340
Driver/Sales Worker$39,070
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,930
Laborer and Freight$37,040
Stocker and Order Filler$33,370
Packer and Packager$29,780
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,760
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $25.85 ($53,760 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Dalton than the national average?

No: $53,760 against $58,640 nationally, 8% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $57,050, so Dalton pays 6% less.

Where does Dalton rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

266 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,050 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.