Pharmacists Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $125,530 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.35
10th percentile $105,350
90th percentile $162,920
Employed locally 150
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,350
    25th
    $112,230
    50th (median)
    $125,530
    75th
    $131,910
    90th
    $162,920

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 191% Median Pharmacists salary is 91% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Logan, UT-ID $145,940
    Morgantown, WV $141,580
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $139,950
    Albany, GA $137,530
    Rome, GA $137,240
    Sheboygan, WI $136,500

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Nurse Practitioners $114,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,520
    Dental Hygienists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Dalton, GA is $60.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.43 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Dalton, GA is 8.7% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $105,350 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,230.