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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $71K | $34.05/hr |
| 62 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $71K | $33.96/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $69K | $33.32/hr |
| 64 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $68K | $32.51/hr |
| 65 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $68K | $32.5/hr |
| 66 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $67K | N/A |
| 67 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $67K | $32.04/hr |
| 68 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $66K | $31.77/hr |
| 69 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $66K | $31.7/hr |
| 70 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.52/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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