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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $76K | $36.3/hr |
| 52 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $75K | $36.14/hr |
| 53 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.98/hr |
| 54 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $75K | $35.9/hr |
| 55 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $74K | $35.73/hr |
| 56 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $74K | $35.73/hr |
| 57 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.69/hr |
| 58 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $72K | $34.54/hr |
| 59 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.25/hr |
| 60 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $71K | $34.25/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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