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Employment and Industries in the Dalton, Georgia Area

Dalton is home to many of the country's floor covering manufactures. It's referred to as the "Carpet capital of the world." The city is home to a vast number of carpet plants and carpet outlet stores. The industry provides over 30,000 jobs in the region. Education and healthcare are other significant factors for the economy.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has included the Dalton area as one of four regions in the nation where the business community and education have been working effectively to improve educational performances for over a decade.

Some of the most popular jobs in Dalton where the majority of the workers are college graduates include wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, teachers, registered nurses, computer system analysts, accountants and auditors, computer programmers, sales managers, special education teachers and computer and information systems managers.

Shown below is a list of the largest employers in the Dalton area:

  • Shaw Industries Group Inc
  • Aladdin Mills
  • Collins Group
  • Fieldturf USA Inc
  • Whitfield Education Foundation Inc
  • Five Star Holding Company Inc
  • J&J Industries
  • Textile Rubber and Chemical Company Inc
  • Dalton Public Schools
  • Calfee Company of Dalton Inc
  • Windstream Georgia LLC
  • Marketing Alliance Group Inc
  • NPC South Inc
  • Oriental Weavers Rug Manufacturing Company Inc
  • TI Acquisition
  • Shaw Contract Flooring Services Inc
  • Product Concepts Residential LLC
  • North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

The major sectors for employment in Dalton are:

  • Textile mills and textile products
  • Education
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Finance and insurance

Noteworthy data regarding Dalton: In 2007 the estimated median household income was $35,000. In 2008 the cost of living index was 85.3 which is less than the national average of 100. About 18% of the residents have a bachelor's degree or better.

Dalton companies have access to helpful business organizations including:

The Daily Citizen offers current information regarding the business activities in Dalton.

Most Popular Jobs in Dalton, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products1,04058,130$31,810 - 92,4608%51%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education1,01051,100$36,250 - 68,44014%95%
3Registered nurses67052,050$35,050 - 69,14024%56%
4Computer systems analysts59063,820$29,800 - 84,40029%68%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education41051,650$37,050 - 66,53011%95%
6Accountants and auditors32068,980$37,160 - 108,98018%79%
7Chief executives290144,550$64,310 - 2%65%
8Computer programmers25051,460$30,710 - 74,2200%73%
9Sales managers250100,250$45,070 - 10%69%
10Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school19047,800$33,570 - 65,06020%87%
11Computer and information systems managers180102,780$66,420 - 155,92016%73%
12Computer software engineers, applications170100,700$66,620 - 152,15045%85%
13Graphic designers16059,740$35,440 - 84,66010%55%
14Management analysts15081,010$30,000 - 22%78%
15Social and human service assistants13023,780$14,320 - 33,57034%58%
16Education administrators, elementary and secondary school12082,500$62,210 - 105,2308%78%
17Child, family, and school social workers12033,570$21,820 - 48,35019%77%
18Financial managers11085,520$48,110 - 111,88013%60%
19Medical and health services managers10076,120$52,180 - 109,27016%57%
20Mechanical engineers10076,160$56,300 - 100,6904%78%
21Pharmacists9098,450$63,960 - 129,28022%97%
22Training and development specialists9037,310$26,960 - 51,43018%56%
23Managers, all other90111,620$66,240 - 7%55%
24Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products9073,290$39,000 - 134,83012%51%
25Special education teachers, middle school8051,470$38,460 - 65,50016%87%
26Medical and clinical laboratory technicians8034,070$18,670 - 56,69015%51%
27Lawyers7061,280$38,460 - 117,88011%99%
28Educational, vocational, and school counselors7062,440$39,800 - 89,75013%73%
29Market research analysts6052,900$33,630 - 84,38020%82%
30Industrial engineers6070,790$47,610 - 101,46020%74%
31Librarians5059,860$48,230 - 74,0204%85%
32Marketing managers50101,570$46,480 - 160,80014%69%
33Self-enrichment education teachers5041,340$20,990 - 63,13023%54%
34Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation4043,290$28,100 - 60,2505%58%
35Instructional coordinators4065,890$36,050 - 85,68023%79%
36Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists4038,910$27,840 - 51,71011%58%
37Network systems and data communications analysts4056,310$40,350 - 72,91053%57%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders3,90025,210$19,410 - 31,960-23%0%
2Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders2,34026,390$17,460 - 34,500-30%0%
3Customer service representatives2,32030,950$23,020 - 39,75025%22%
4Retail salespersons2,31023,710$13,890 - 39,81012%25%
5Industrial truck and tractor operators2,27026,840$19,840 - 32,060-1%2%
6Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand2,04022,450$16,500 - 31,2002%5%
7Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,64015,170$12,790 - 19,12018%5%
8Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders1,59025,940$17,760 - 32,650-26%0%
9Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,58036,010$26,390 - 47,08010%4%
10First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers1,45044,860$28,440 - 64,060-4%15%
11Helpers--production workers1,42020,800$13,860 - 29,7800%4%
12Team assemblers1,36024,240$17,250 - 31,9100%5%
13Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers1,29027,760$19,490 - 37,080-6%14%
14General and operations managers1,23092,040$42,870 - 2%48%
15Office clerks, general1,22024,390$14,810 - 33,73013%19%
16Maintenance and repair workers, general1,22031,960$21,760 - 40,96010%6%
17Stock clerks and order fillers1,15022,560$14,530 - 32,400-7%8%
18Truck drivers, light or delivery services1,13028,730$16,450 - 54,7708%4%
19Cashiers1,08016,680$12,980 - 21,540-2%10%
20Teacher assistants91016,610$13,110 - 21,36010%18%
21Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive89028,990$20,170 - 39,7701%18%
22First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers89046,010$27,440 - 71,9306%29%
23Production workers, all other88020,330$16,790 - 24,7202%5%
24Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks81029,660$17,350 - 40,69013%16%
25Industrial machinery mechanics80038,860$28,940 - 51,2409%5%
26First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers77031,590$17,250 - 51,3404%25%
27Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders76027,090$20,640 - 32,280-29%0%
28Packers and packagers, hand73023,820$16,750 - 31,450-11%3%
29Executive secretaries and administrative assistants72035,100$26,560 - 46,03015%18%
30Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks66025,310$17,340 - 33,4704%6%
31Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders64020,910$14,130 - 30,100-4%5%
32Sewing machine operators61025,090$15,680 - 32,260-26%5%
33Waiters and waitresses60015,600$12,870 - 20,31011%14%
34Machine feeders and offbearers58023,060$17,570 - 30,470-14%0%
35Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners54021,400$14,430 - 29,83015%4%
36Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other46029,410$21,260 - 45,480-14%10%
37Receptionists and information clerks45023,900$17,040 - 31,01017%13%
38Automotive service technicians and mechanics40029,210$18,560 - 41,85014%4%
39Cooks, fast food40015,900$12,960 - 20,3608%5%
40Production, planning, and expediting clerks39034,490$24,260 - 51,2904%30%
41First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers39030,710$19,640 - 43,07011%14%
42Parts salespersons36021,060$14,720 - 33,230-1%6%
43Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders36029,310$22,520 - 37,250-4%4%
44First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers35050,150$32,180 - 73,6307%13%
45Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants34019,960$16,650 - 25,24018%7%
46Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses34034,410$26,780 - 42,70014%7%
47Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers33031,210$25,310 - 38,820-17%10%
48Construction laborers32024,350$17,920 - 31,47011%5%
49Printing machine operators30031,730$18,090 - 48,370-5%6%
50Billing and posting clerks and machine operators30029,580$21,810 - 39,1604%15%
51Order clerks28029,270$21,850 - 39,120-23%16%
52Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27029,210$18,640 - 42,720-14%0%
53Bus drivers, school26015,270$12,820 - 16,2209%4%
54Computer support specialists24034,690$23,600 - 50,21013%43%
55Carpenters24030,660$22,490 - 38,98010%6%
56Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers23024,570$18,790 - 31,9905%2%
57Tellers22024,510$19,500 - 30,84014%16%
58Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders22031,470$26,600 - 39,220-7%0%
59Machinists22034,160$22,660 - 43,950-2%3%
60Bill and account collectors21028,280$21,450 - 38,14023%13%
61Cooks, restaurant21018,540$13,420 - 24,85012%5%
62Landscaping and groundskeeping workers21025,110$16,510 - 39,89018%6%
63Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders21025,750$17,880 - 32,900-12%4%
64Administrative services managers21075,170$43,240 - 107,60012%40%
65Industrial production managers20078,170$49,620 - 124,900-5%43%
66First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators20042,100$26,930 - 64,02010%17%
67Dishwashers18015,320$12,870 - 19,40010%3%
68Bindery workers17023,400$13,890 - 37,330-21%7%
69Kindergarten teachers, except special education17049,630$36,610 - 65,42016%43%
70First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand17035,840$22,160 - 56,48013%17%
71Cooks, institution and cafeteria17016,920$13,030 - 23,93011%5%
72Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists16035,850$27,890 - 43,68012%3%
73Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance16040,120$26,610 - 51,7402%11%
74Amusement and recreation attendants16017,250$13,170 - 23,08024%22%
75Maids and housekeeping cleaners15018,240$13,240 - 26,96013%5%
76Security guards15025,370$17,470 - 31,79017%13%
77Electricians14039,080$30,570 - 49,5407%7%
78Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop14015,920$12,910 - 20,69010%17%
79Counter and rental clerks14026,180$14,280 - 36,56023%16%
80Police and sheriff's patrol officers14034,540$26,310 - 42,43011%33%
81Fire fighters14030,000$19,170 - 41,43012%18%
82Maintenance workers, machinery14031,310$23,190 - 41,5300%0%
83Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders14023,350$15,240 - 32,540-8%3%
84Cutters and trimmers, hand14018,200$13,270 - 25,140-5%3%
85Food preparation workers13017,870$13,210 - 25,07015%7%
86Postal service mail carriers130 1%11%
87Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines12038,710$28,840 - 49,91012%3%
88Medical assistants12027,140$20,410 - 33,80035%10%
89Data entry keyers12025,680$20,070 - 32,560-4%18%
90Cleaners of vehicles and equipment12017,090$13,060 - 23,66014%3%
91Insurance sales agents12049,240$24,400 - 92,60013%45%
92Medical secretaries12027,710$22,520 - 32,85017%18%
93Emergency medical technicians and paramedics12030,630$22,670 - 41,83019%14%
94Preschool teachers, except special education11025,510$14,040 - 42,20026%43%
95First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers11048,900$34,430 - 67,6109%10%
96Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters11033,440$22,830 - 46,13011%4%
97Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers10026,640$20,430 - 33,53014%11%
98Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping10027,330$19,680 - 33,100-10%13%
99Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators10030,440$24,220 - 39,0108%3%
100Switchboard operators, including answering service10026,180$17,220 - 34,140-7%10%
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Jobs More Common Near Dalton Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders25,2103,900405.1
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders26,3902,340265.5
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders25,9401,590254.6
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders27,090760188.6
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other29,410460161.5
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers31,210330125
Cutters and trimmers, hand18,20014017.8
Machine feeders and offbearers23,06058011.2
Sewing machine operators25,0906108.8
Production workers, all other20,3308807.6
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders31,4702207.5
Industrial truck and tractor operators26,8402,2707.3
Helpers--production workers20,8001,4206.2
Industrial machinery mechanics38,8608006
Bindery workers23,4001705.8
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders29,3103605.7
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers27,7601,2905.6
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders25,7502104.8
Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders23,3501404.7
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers44,8601,4504.5
Maintenance workers, machinery31,3101404.3
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders20,9106403.8
Parts salespersons21,0603603.2
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping27,3301003
Printing machine operators31,7303003
Production, planning, and expediting clerks34,4903902.6
Team assemblers24,2401,3602.6
Industrial production managers78,1702002.6
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,2102702.4
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,7301,1302.3
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers26,6401002.2
Order clerks29,2702802.2
Kindergarten teachers, except special education49,6301702
Computer systems analysts63,8205902
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines38,7101202
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer36,0101,5801.9
Chief executives144,5502901.9
Packers and packagers, hand23,8207301.9
Customer service representatives30,9502,3201.8
Maintenance and repair workers, general31,9601,2201.8
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators42,1002001.8
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school47,8001901.8
First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand35,8401701.7
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand22,4502,0401.7
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks25,3106601.6
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance40,1201601.6
Administrative services managers75,1702101.5
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers50,1503501.5
Cooks, fast food15,9004001.5
Teacher assistants16,6109101.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Dalton, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Graphic designers59,7401.48160
Computer software engineers, applications100,7001.3170
Packers and packagers, hand23,8201.17730
Accountants and auditors68,9801.15320
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance40,1201.15160
Counter and rental clerks26,1801.12140
Sewing machine operators25,0901.12610
Management analysts81,0101.1150
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders27,0901.08760
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other29,4101.07460
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders25,9401.051,590
Kindergarten teachers, except special education49,6301.05170
Customer service representatives30,9501.042,320
Order clerks29,2701.04280
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers25,1101.04210
Tellers24,5101.03220
Administrative services managers75,1701.03210
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products58,1301.031,040
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders31,4701.03220
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education51,6501.03410
Elementary school teachers, except special education51,1001.031,010
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers46,0101.02890
Sales managers100,2501.02250
Computer and information systems managers102,7801.02180
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers30,7101.02390
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders26,3901.012,340
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school82,5001.01120
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders25,2101.013,900
Security guards25,3701.01150
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,2101270
Preschool teachers, except special education25,5101110
Receptionists and information clerks23,9001450
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive28,9900.99890
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,7300.991,130
Stock clerks and order fillers22,5600.991,150
Data entry keyers25,6800.99120
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics30,6300.98120
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators29,5800.98300
Retail salespersons23,7100.972,310
Printing machine operators31,7300.97300
Medical assistants27,1400.97120
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer36,0100.961,580
Chief executives144,5500.96290
Office clerks, general24,3900.961,220
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school47,8000.96190
Medical secretaries27,7100.95120
General and operations managers92,0400.951,230
Maids and housekeeping cleaners18,2400.95150
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers31,2100.95330
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners21,4000.93540

Highest Paying Jobs in Dalton, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Pediatricians, general145,760 
Chief executives144,550290
Managers, all other111,62090
Computer and information systems managers102,780180
Marketing managers101,57050
Computer software engineers, applications100,700170
Sales managers100,250250
Pharmacists98,45090
General and operations managers92,0401,230
Financial managers85,520110
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school82,500120
Management analysts81,010150
Industrial production managers78,170200
Mechanical engineers76,160100
Medical and health services managers76,120100
Administrative services managers75,170210
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products73,29090
Food service managers73,180 
Industrial engineers70,79060
Accountants and auditors68,980320
Loan officers68,36060
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers68,19040
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products67,210 
Instructional coordinators65,89040
Computer systems analysts63,820590
Educational, vocational, and school counselors62,44070
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers61,30050
Lawyers61,28070
Librarians59,86050
Graphic designers59,740160
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products58,1301,040
Dental hygienists57,42060
Network systems and data communications analysts56,31040
Market research analysts52,90060
Radiologic technologists and technicians52,20070
Registered nurses52,050670
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education51,650410
Special education teachers, middle school51,47080
Computer programmers51,460250
Elementary school teachers, except special education51,1001,010
Business operations specialists, all other51,08080
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers50,150350
Kindergarten teachers, except special education49,630170
Insurance sales agents49,240120
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives48,94040
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers48,900110
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school47,800190
Cost estimators47,770 
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products46,37090
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers46,010890

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