SOC 13-1020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Dalton
Dalton, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Dalton, GA the median wage is $64,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Dalton, GA the median wage is $64,050. That is 17.6% lower than the national median of $77,710. Pay ranges from under $43,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,390 to $80,420.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Warner Robins records the highest median at $100,120. Of the 225 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 73rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,580 | −43.9% |
| 25th | $53,390 | −31.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,050 | −17.6% |
| 75th | $80,420 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $101,850 | +31.1% |
| Mean | $69,850 | −10.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $100,120 | 580 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $76,570 | 490 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $75,140 | 10,450 | |
| 4 | Augusta | $74,080 | 550 | |
| 5 | Hinesville | $73,920 | 50 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $72,290 | 230 | |
| 7 | Athens | $69,280 | 220 | |
| 8 | Brunswick | $67,690 | 80 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $65,940 | 330 | |
| 10 | Rome | $63,470 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dalton run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,050 goes as far as $66,511 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,511US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,050 a year, 17.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,580 to $101,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $100,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Dalton, GA?
The median annual wage is $64,050, or $30.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,710, so pay in Dalton, GA is 17.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dalton, GA earns more than $101,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Warner Robins, at $100,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Dalton, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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