Physicians, All Other pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $380,920 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Dalton earn between $199,990 and $342,840.
- $131K10th
- $200K25th
- $288KMedian
- $343K75th
- $381K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $273,840 | $22,820 | $131.65 |
| Median | $287,800 | $23,983 | $138.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $199,990 | $16,666 | $96.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $342,840 | $28,570 | $164.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other physicians in Dalton earn about the same as the Georgia average ($269,550) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $273,840 | $287,800 | $131,110 | $380,920 | 50 |
| Georgia | $269,550 | $266,880 | $82,350 | $457,060 | 8,580 |
| United States | $262,040 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 | 342,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, All Other salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $273,840, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $185,871 a year, or $15,489 a month and $7,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% 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 other physicians? 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 $273,840 buys what about $304,795 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 5th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($359,740).
- Savannah$359,740
- Rome$356,280
- Albany$326,420
- Atlanta$282,090
- Dalton$273,840
- Augusta$259,390
- Warner Robins$245,750
- Athens$235,110
- Valdosta$223,190
- Gainesville$192,150
Highest-paying cities for other physicians
Chattanooga, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($431,890).
- Chattanooga, TN$431,890
- Appleton, WI$407,640
- Bismarck, ND$401,550
- Mansfield, OH$399,730
- Texarkana, TX$392,990
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Physicians, All Other salary in Dalton: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Dalton?
$131.65 an hour on average, and $138.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $199,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Dalton?
About $185,871 a year ($15,489 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $273,840.
Do other physicians earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($262,040).
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 29-1229; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.2%.
- 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 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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