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How much does a light truck driver make in Dalton?

$50,340a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,195 a month.

Hourly
$24.20
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
8 of 393
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,910Median: $50,340Highest 10%: $96,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,910$13.42
25th$35,880$17.25
Median$50,340$24.20
75th$57,930$27.85
90th$96,880$46.58

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Chattanooga, TN$49,990
Gainesville, GA$48,010
Athens, GA$45,800
Macon, GA$45,130
Atlanta, GA$44,960
Savannah, GA$44,150
Albany, GA$42,180
Augusta, GA$41,100
Valdosta, GA$39,710
Rome, GA$38,060
Brunswick, GA$36,960
Columbus, GA$36,330
Warner Robins, GA$34,250
Light Truck Driver salary in Georgia Light 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
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$53,760
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 light truck driver make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $24.20 ($50,340 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Dalton than the national average?

Yes: $50,340 against $44,860 nationally, 12% more.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,050, so Dalton pays 14% more.

Where does Dalton rank for light truck driver pay?

8 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,880 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.