Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary
in Dalton, GA
- Middle 50%
- $37,050–$39,260
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #379 of 398
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in the Dalton, GA metro earn a median of $37,930 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,000 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $46,420 and 12% below the GA statewide median of $43,210. It ranks #379 of 398 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,000 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | $48,360 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $45,480 |
| Hinesville, GA | $45,000 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $44,930 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $44,710 |
| Savannah, GA | $43,830 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $42,160 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $41,600 |
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What is the average Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Dalton?
The BLS median is $37,930 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,000 jobs pay between $37,050 and $39,260. The 10th percentile is $33,180 and the 90th is $42,280.
Is Dalton a high-paying metro for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $46,420 and 12% below the GA statewide median of $43,210. It ranks #379 of 398 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make an hour in Dalton?
About $18.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,930 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.81–$18.88 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.