Data Scientists Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $90,670 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.59
10th percentile $75,410
90th percentile $153,880
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,410
    25th
    $78,630
    50th (median)
    $90,670
    75th
    $120,780
    90th
    $153,880

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 138% Median Data Scientists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $104,480
    Sheboygan, WI $101,800
    Albany, GA $100,060
    Columbus, GA-AL $100,030
    Michigan $99,470

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,710
    Software Developers $102,480
    Computer Occupations, All Other $73,410
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,640
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,580
    Computer Network Support Specialists $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Dalton, GA is $43.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.82 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Dalton, GA is 19.5% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Dalton?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $75,410 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,630.