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How much does an inspector make in Dalton?

$43,010a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $20.68 an hour or $3,584 a month.

Hourly
$20.68
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
344 of 388
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $43,010Highest 10%: $52,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,260$16.95
25th$37,970$18.25
Median$43,010$20.68
75th$46,250$22.24
90th$52,980$25.47

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Savannah, GA$72,800
Columbus, GA$55,430
Hinesville, GA$55,170
Warner Robins, GA$50,860
Augusta, GA$49,960
Atlanta, GA$46,870
Chattanooga, TN$46,820
Athens, GA$45,230
Gainesville, GA$43,180
Brunswick, GA$42,920
Albany, GA$42,410
Rome, GA$42,240
Valdosta, GA$42,000
Macon, GA$38,720
Inspector salary in Georgia Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,380
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$59,370
Machinist$48,240
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,940
Welder$47,190
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,570
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$45,610
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$44,940
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$44,820
Coating$44,740
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $20.68 ($43,010 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Dalton than the national average?

No: $43,010 against $48,570 nationally, 11% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,130, so Dalton pays 7% less.

Where does Dalton rank for inspector pay?

344 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,980 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.