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.
$90K
Avg. median salary
89.84
Cost of living index
$1,009
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Dalton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.48/hr |
| 82 | Food Service Managers | Management | $61K | $29.42/hr |
| 83 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $61K | $29.16/hr |
| 84 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $60K | $29.03/hr |
| 85 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $60K | $28.91/hr |
| 86 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $60K | $28.62/hr |
| 87 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $60K | $28.61/hr |
| 88 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $59K | N/A |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $59K | $28.54/hr |
| 90 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $59K | $28.48/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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