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How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Dalton?

$37,930a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,161 a month.

Hourly
$18.24
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
359 of 384
Jobs in the area
2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,180Median: $37,930Highest 10%: $42,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,180$15.95
25th$37,050$17.81
Median$37,930$18.24
75th$39,260$18.88
90th$42,280$20.33

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Valdosta, GA$48,360
Brunswick, GA$46,180
Hinesville, GA$45,000
Atlanta, GA$44,710
Savannah, GA$43,830
Athens, GA$42,160
Augusta, GA$41,600
Warner Robins, GA$40,900
Chattanooga, TN$40,260
Gainesville, GA$39,980
Columbus, GA$37,450
Albany, GA$37,250
Macon, GA$37,170
Rome, GA$32,760
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Georgia Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,230
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$53,760
Light Truck Driver$50,340
Driver/Sales Worker$39,070
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 an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $18.24 ($37,930 a year).

Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Dalton than the national average?

No: $37,930 against $46,420 nationally, 18% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $43,210, so Dalton pays 12% less.

Where does Dalton rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?

359 of 384 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,280 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.