Electricians pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,150 or more. The middle half of electricians in Dalton earn between $45,740 and $70,180.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $57KMedian
- $70K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,820 | $5,068 | $29.24 |
| Median | $56,860 | $4,738 | $27.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,180 | $5,848 | $33.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Electricians in Dalton earn about the same as the Georgia average ($61,090) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $60,820 | $56,860 | $37,720 | $105,150 | 180 |
| Georgia | $61,090 | $58,320 | $37,180 | $84,000 | 21,650 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $60,820, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $48,762 a year, or $4,064 a month and $1,875 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Dalton a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dalton area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $60,820 buys what about $67,695 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 6th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($64,680).
- Hinesville$64,680
- Augusta$63,890
- Brunswick$62,630
- Atlanta$62,020
- Warner Robins$61,720
- Dalton$60,820
- Savannah$59,750
- Gainesville$58,760
- Albany$57,620
- Macon$57,270
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Dalton: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Dalton?
$29.24 an hour on average, and $27.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Dalton?
About $48,762 a year ($4,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,820.
Do electricians earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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