May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Dalton
Dalton, GA
225 occupations
Across 225 occupations with published wages in Dalton, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $326,210 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Dalton
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,370 | $38,670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | $37,040 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 2,000 | $37,930 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,540 | $53,760 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,530 | $23,400 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,360 | $29,140 |
| Cashiers | 1,350 | $27,260 |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,220 | $39,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,170 | $94,050 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,120 | $63,340 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,930 | 680 |
| Bartenders | $20,260 | 90 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,260 | 210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,590 | 110 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $22,930 | 80 |
| Recreation Workers | $22,980 | 130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,400 | 1,530 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,520 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,960 | 50 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,020 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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