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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Dalton, GAFrequently 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.