Childcare Workers pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,820 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Dalton earn between $21,280 and $28,720.
- $21K10th
- $21K25th
- $22KMedian
- $29K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,630 | $2,219 | $12.80 |
| Median | $22,260 | $1,855 | $10.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,280 | $1,773 | $10.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,720 | $2,393 | $13.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Dalton earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($28,770) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $26,630 | $22,260 | $21,280 | $36,820 | 210 |
| Georgia | $28,770 | $28,020 | $22,170 | $36,980 | 21,040 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $26,630, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $22,959 a year, or $1,913 a month and $883 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Dalton a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dalton area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $26,630 buys what about $29,640 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 8th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($30,400).
- Savannah$30,400
- Atlanta$29,710
- Brunswick$28,590
- Gainesville$28,430
- Augusta$27,650
- Hinesville$27,510
- Athens$26,800
- Dalton$26,630
- Macon$26,620
- Warner Robins$26,300
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Dalton: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Dalton?
$12.80 an hour on average, and $10.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Dalton?
About $22,959 a year ($1,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,630.
Do childcare workers earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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