Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Dalton
225 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Dalton belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $17,930 per year. The highest is $326,210.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $17,930 | 680 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $20,260 | 90 | |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | $22,260 | 210 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,590 | 110 | |
| 5 | Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $22,930 | 80 | |
| 6 | Recreation Workers | $22,980 | 130 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,400 | 1,530 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,520 | 110 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,960 | 50 | |
| 10 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,020 | 150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $326,210 | 90 |
| Physicians, All Other | $287,800 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $242,760 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $202,690 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,550 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $162,010 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,140 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $139,960 | 180 |
| Financial Managers | $133,000 | 200 |
| Human Resources Managers | $130,700 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $130,050 | 120 |
| Training and Development Managers | $129,730 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $118,720 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,330 | 160 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $116,720 | 220 |
| Software Developers | $115,480 | 280 |
| Occupational Therapists | $111,580 | 30 |
| Physical Therapists | $109,710 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $107,200 | 110 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $105,800 | 120 |
| Managers, All Other | $102,740 | 220 |
| Data Scientists | $101,020 | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,760 | 200 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $99,490 | 120 |
| Project Management Specialists | $98,590 | 300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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