Civil Engineers Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $93,790 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.09
10th percentile $66,460
90th percentile $157,240
Employed locally 110
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,460
    25th
    $72,760
    50th (median)
    $93,790
    75th
    $120,360
    90th
    $157,240

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Civil Engineers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,040
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,680
    Morgantown, WV $99,640
    Savannah, GA $98,770
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $98,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,440

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $74,080
    Industrial Engineers $91,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,280
    Mechanical Engineers $84,110
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,400
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Dalton, GA is $45.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.89 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Dalton, GA is 5.8% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Dalton?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,460 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,760.