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.
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Avg. median salary
89.84
Cost of living index
$1,009
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Dalton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Managers, All Other | Management | $103K | $49.39/hr |
| 22 | Data Scientists | Technology | $101K | $48.57/hr |
| 23 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.96/hr |
| 24 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $99K | N/A |
| 25 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.4/hr |
| 26 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.16/hr |
| 27 | Construction Managers | Management | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 28 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.5/hr |
| 29 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.75/hr |
| 30 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.5/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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