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Top Paying Jobs in Dalton, GA

Dalton, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,180 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($326,210), Physicians, All Other ($287,800), Chief Executives ($242,760). The cost of living index is 89.84 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,009/month.

$90K
Avg. median salary
89.84
Cost of living index
$1,009
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Dalton

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsRepair & Maintenance$59K$28.28/hr
92Computer User Support SpecialistsTechnology$59K$28.19/hr
93Training and Development SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$58K$27.99/hr
94Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsCommunity & Social$58K$27.8/hr
95Surgical TechnologistsHealthcare$58K$27.69/hr
96Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherScience$58K$27.67/hr
97Healthcare Social WorkersCommunity & Social$57K$27.5/hr
98Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesRepair & Maintenance$57K$27.48/hr
99ElectriciansConstruction & Trades$57K$27.34/hr
100Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRepair & Maintenance$57K$27.25/hr

Affordability snapshot: Dalton

Cost of living vs. national average-10.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,009/mo

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