Nurse Practitioners Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $114,130 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.87
10th percentile $93,730
90th percentile $135,760
Employed locally 170
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,730
    25th
    $105,640
    50th (median)
    $114,130
    75th
    $125,000
    90th
    $135,760

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 174% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 74% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $133,430
    Sheboygan, WI $132,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,650
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $128,640
    Morgantown, WV $127,280

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,520
    Pharmacists $125,530
    Dental Hygienists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Dalton, GA is $54.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.85 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Dalton, GA is 11.7% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Dalton?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $93,730 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,640.