Physician Assistants Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $103,710 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.86
10th percentile $86,690
90th percentile $132,390
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,690
    25th
    $95,960
    50th (median)
    $103,710
    75th
    $128,860
    90th
    $132,390

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 158% Median Physician Assistants salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $132,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,110
    Michigan $131,980
    Sheboygan, WI $130,670
    Gainesville, FL $130,510
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $130,160

    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
    Pharmacists$125,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Dalton, GA is $49.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.65 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Dalton, GA is 22.2% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $86,690 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,960.