Helpers--Electricians pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,490 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Dalton earn between $31,970 and $45,850.
- $30K10th
- $32K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,890 | $3,324 | $19.18 |
| Median | $38,440 | $3,203 | $18.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,970 | $2,664 | $15.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,850 | $3,821 | $22.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Dalton earn 4% less than the Georgia average ($41,640) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $39,890 | $38,440 | $29,960 | $49,490 | 40 |
| Georgia | $41,640 | $39,030 | $31,070 | $53,230 | 3,160 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $39,890, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $32,990 a year, or $2,749 a month and $1,269 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 helpers--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 $39,890 buys what about $44,399 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 5th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($43,250).
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Dalton: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Dalton?
$19.18 an hour on average, and $18.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Dalton?
About $32,990 a year ($2,749 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,890.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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