Electricians Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $57,900 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $102,610
Employed locally 190
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $57,900
    75th
    $77,570
    90th
    $102,610

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 88% Median Electricians salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,590
    Sheboygan, WI $76,900
    Michigan $72,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,950
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $63,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,270

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,870
    Carpenters $44,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,340
    Helpers--Electricians $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Dalton, GA is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.55 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Dalton, GA is 7.1% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Dalton?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.