Registered Nurses Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $80,120 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $63,790
90th percentile $99,980
Employed locally 1,190
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,790
    25th
    $67,090
    50th (median)
    $80,120
    75th
    $99,910
    90th
    $99,980

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 122% Median Registered Nurses salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $101,840
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,370
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $95,380
    Warner Robins, GA $88,270
    Albany, GA $86,560
    Michigan $85,670

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Dental Hygienists$79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Dalton, GA is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.94 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Dalton, GA is 14.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Dalton?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,790 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,090.