Accountant salary in Dalton, GA
Dalton is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $77,410 a year1 is 5.5% below the Georgia statewide median of $81,900, and 7.5% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #222 of 521. About 450 accountants work here, 1% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Dalton, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Dalton against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $48,810 | $77,410 | $129,750 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $129,750, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Dalton earns $60,990–$98,460. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $37,470 wide, against $44,280 across Georgia and $42,790 nationally: employers in Dalton pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,810 | $4,068 | $23.47 | $62,981 |
| 25th percentile | $60,990 | $5,082 | $29.32 | $78,697 |
| Median | $77,410 | $6,451 | $37.22 | $99,884 |
| 75th percentile | $98,460 | $8,205 | $47.34 | $127,045 |
| 90th percentile | $129,750 | $10,812 | $62.38 | $167,419 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $21,050 a year in pay and about $27,161 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $16,420 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Dalton, and the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Dalton
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,474 to the $77,410 median and brings it to $99,884 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Dalton
Of the 17 roles we track in Dalton, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($79,040) and executive assistants ($65,290). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,590.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +27.4% | 300 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +2.1% | 260 | |
| Accountant | this role | 450 | |
| Executive Assistant | -15.7% | 120 | |
| Office Manager | -20.2% | 540 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Dalton (-7.5%), between data entry specialists (-5.4%) and virtual receptionists (-9.1%). The typical role here is at -12.8%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Dalton than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 8.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Dalton, 8.6% across Georgia and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $67,800 in Hinesville to $85,820 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $18,020 a year. Of the 11 areas in Georgia with more accountants than Dalton, 9 pay less, the largest of them Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($76,710), the South Georgia nonmetro area ($75,440) and the North Georgia nonmetro area ($75,830).
| Area | Median | vs Dalton | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +10.9% | 30,150 | |
| Savannah, GA | +3.1% | 1,360 | |
| Warner Robins, GA | +1.5% | 390 | |
| Dalton, GA | this area | 450 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | -0.9% | 1,280 | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | -1.3% | 780 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -2.0% | 570 |
Dalton against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Dalton is #378 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Georgia, Elkhart-Goshen and Evansville pay just above Dalton and Bozeman and Duluth just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Dalton. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Dalton | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MI | +18.6% | 450 | jobs | |
| Evansville, IN | +0.0% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | +0.0% | 990 | pay | |
| Dalton, GA | this area | 450 | ||
| Bozeman, MT | -0.0% | 800 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | -0.0% | 940 | pay | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | -1.1% | 450 | jobs | |
| Dubuque, IA | -4.2% | 450 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Dalton, GA?
About $99,884 a year at the median, or $8,324 a month: $77,410 in pay plus about $22,474 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Dalton?
The median was $77,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,810, the 90th $129,750, and the middle half earned $60,990 to $98,460.
Is Dalton cheaper than the rest of Georgia for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $77,410 against $81,900 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Warner Robins at $78,560, the next down Augusta-Richmond County at $76,710.
How many accountants work in Dalton?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Georgia total of 44,020. 11 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is the East Georgia nonmetro area, with about 520.
Does an accountant cost more than an executive assistant in Dalton?
Yes: $12,120 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,410 and $65,290.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.