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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $66K | N/A |
| 72 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.39/hr |
| 73 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.79/hr |
| 74 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 75 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $63K | $30.31/hr |
| 76 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $62K | $30.02/hr |
| 77 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.95/hr |
| 78 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 79 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.82/hr |
| 80 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.7/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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