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
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Highest paying careers in Dalton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $94K | $45.21/hr |
| 32 | Lawyers | Legal | $92K | $44.1/hr |
| 33 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.72/hr |
| 34 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $89K | $42.75/hr |
| 35 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $88K | $42.49/hr |
| 36 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $83K | $40.04/hr |
| 37 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $82K | $39.57/hr |
| 38 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.43/hr |
| 39 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $81K | $38.83/hr |
| 40 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.82/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-10.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,009/mo
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