How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Dalton?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 373 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,410Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $53,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,410 | $11.74 | |
| 25th | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $53,670 | $25.80 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Atlanta, GA | $45,270 |
| Savannah, GA | $43,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,990 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,600 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $39,680 |
| Gainesville, GA | $39,320 |
| Hinesville, GA | $39,220 |
| Macon, GA | $38,400 |
| Albany, GA | $37,830 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,570 |
| Rome, GA | $37,540 |
| Brunswick, GA | $36,470 |
| Valdosta, GA | $36,250 |
| Athens, GA | $36,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Dalton, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Dalton?
The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Dalton than the national average?
No: $37,440 against $47,540 nationally, 21% less.
How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $41,600, so Dalton pays 10% less.
Where does Dalton rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
373 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,670 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.