Nursing Assistants Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $36,090 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $28,060
90th percentile $42,640
Employed locally 400
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,060
    25th
    $28,120
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $36,960
    90th
    $42,640

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $45,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,070
    Gainesville, FL $41,030
    Gainesville, GA $40,210
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,620
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,130

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants $36,200
    Dental Assistants $38,040
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,400
    Phlebotomists $35,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Dalton, GA is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.28 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Dalton, GA is 8.7% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Dalton?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,060 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,120.