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Dalton, Georgia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $26/hr national)

Dalton, Georgia job market overview (June 2026)

The Dalton, Georgia job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 399 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dalton, Georgia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Dalton, Georgia.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time15$105k n=3—
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare264——
Professional Services261——
Retail97—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants38——
Consumer Goods19—$18.57/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse86
  • Store Supervisor / Manager36
  • Retail Associate20
  • LPN / LVN18
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT17
  • Healthcare Other8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare264
  • Professional Services261
  • Retail97
  • Food Service / Restaurants38
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified367 · 92%
  • Part-time15 · 4%
  • Full-time15 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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