SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Dalton
Dalton, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Dalton, GA the median wage is $65,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Dalton, GA the median wage is $65,930. That is 8.5% lower than the national median of $72,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,970 and $104,400. The lowest tenth earn under $38,150, while the highest tenth earn more than $138,960.
Employment stands at 790, or 12.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Gainesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $68,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 69th of 225 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | −47.1% |
| 25th | $47,970 | −33.4% |
| Median (50th) | $65,930 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $104,400 | +44.8% |
| 90th | $138,960 | +92.8% |
| Mean | $83,910 | +16.4% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $68,520 | 940 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $64,990 | 27,650 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $64,170 | 1,480 | |
| 4 | Rome | $63,420 | 230 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $63,180 | 570 | |
| 6 | Athens | $62,080 | 560 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $61,510 | 1,250 | |
| 8 | Macon | $61,400 | 640 | |
| 9 | Albany | $58,560 | 500 | |
| 10 | Warner Robins | $56,300 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dalton run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $65,930 goes as far as $68,463 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,463US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,930 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,150 to $138,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $68,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Dalton, GA?
The median annual wage is $65,930, or $31.70 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 $72,080, so pay in Dalton, GA is 8.5% 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 $138,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,150 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 Gainesville, at $68,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 790 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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