Firefighters Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $48,680 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $39,240
90th percentile $56,040
Employed locally 150
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,240
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $56,040
    90th
    $56,040

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 74% Median Firefighters salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,840
    Security Guards $39,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,340
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Dalton, GA is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.63 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Dalton, GA is 18.2% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $39,240 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.