Chief Executives Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $217,490 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $104.56
10th percentile $41,320
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,320
    25th
    $103,700
    50th (median)
    $217,490

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 331% Median Chief Executives salary is 231% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $275,820
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $236,800
    Savannah, GA $225,950
    Michigan $219,230
    Morgantown, WV $206,420

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,990
    Managers, All Other $102,010
    Sales Managers $127,020
    Industrial Production Managers $116,600
    Financial Managers $131,010
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Dalton, GA is $104.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $331.59 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Dalton, GA is 5.4% above the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Dalton?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $41,320 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,700.