Electrical Engineers pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $148,520 or more. The middle half of electrical engineers in Dalton earn between $74,290 and $118,230.
- $74K10th
- $74K25th
- $97KMedian
- $118K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,140 | $8,095 | $46.70 |
| Median | $96,730 | $8,061 | $46.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,290 | $6,191 | $35.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,230 | $9,852 | $56.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Engineers pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Electrical engineers in Dalton earn 22% less than the U.S. average ($125,100). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $120,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $97,140 | $96,730 | $74,290 | $148,520 | 140 |
| United States | $125,100 | $120,630 | $76,550 | $184,300 | 198,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical Engineers salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $97,140, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $73,069 a year, or $6,089 a month and $2,810 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 electrical engineers? 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 $97,140 buys what about $108,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Engineers salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 9th of 9 Georgia metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($118,250).
- Albany$118,250
- Savannah$118,080
- Warner Robins$117,120
- Augusta$114,640
- Macon$113,050
- Gainesville$108,970
- Columbus$105,660
- Athens$102,600
- Dalton$97,140
Highest-paying cities for electrical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($189,370).
- San Jose, CA$189,370
- San Francisco, CA$162,170
- Albuquerque, NM$158,230
- Austin, TX$157,930
- Manchester, NH$149,130
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Electrical Engineers salary in Dalton: questions
How much do electrical engineers make an hour in Dalton?
$46.70 an hour on average, and $46.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical engineers salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical engineers take-home pay in Dalton?
About $73,069 a year ($6,089 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,140.
Do electrical engineers earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,100).
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 17-2071; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 1.70, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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