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12 of the Highest Paying Jobs in Dahlonega, GA for 2024

The top jobs in the Dahlonega area can pay up to $209,600 per year

You can find high paying jobs in the Dahlonega area on ZipRecruiter in many industries, and matching a range of qualifications and experience levels. On this page, read about the top tier of commonly found positions near Dahlonega by salary. Five of these have upper quadrant annual salaries over $86,650. If these careers are not the right fit for you, explore more jobs in Dahlonega here.

High Paying Dahlonega Jobs

  • Physician

    Salary range: $78,400-$209,600 per year

    Physicians examine, diagnose, and treat patients, often with injuries and illnesses. They meet with patients, record medical histories, conduct routine physical exams, prescribe medications, and run diagnostic tests to determine a patient’s health status. Physicians also provide guidance to their patients on aspects of a healthy lifestyle, like diet, exercise, and hygiene. Physicians may direct other medical staff and train new physicians, educating them in the field.

  • Nurse Practitioner

    Salary range: $104,600-$145,200 per year

    Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with additional responsibilities including prescribing medication, examining patients, diagnosing illnesses, and providing treatment, much as physicians do. Nurse practitioners are educated and trained to provide health care services, such as the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions.

  • Physical Therapist

    Salary range: $80,400-$104,100 per year

    Physical therapists, or PTs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, help injured clients with mobility and pain management. Individuals in need of rehabilitation or those who suffer from chronic conditions rely on PTs to improve their range of motion, strengthen injured muscles, and correct alignment issues. Physical therapists should have a thorough knowledge of a patient's medical history and should be in frequent communication with the patient’s primary care physician. It is also their job to track patient progress, modify treatment plans, and educate the patient’s family on stretches and other aftercare.

  • Rn

    Salary range: $63,400-$100,700 per year

    An RN, short for Registered Nurse, works closely with doctors to provide patient care for illnesses and injuries. RNs are often the first medical professional the patient sees when entering a health care facility. As an RN, you can ask the patient questions and document their health history, but you are not allowed to diagnose patients; after the doctor or other supervising health care professional has determined what problem needs to be treated, you help administer treatment. Your job duties may include administering medications, checking patient vital signs, and charting medical records. RNs also advise patients and families about at-home care for medical conditions as well as disease prevention.

  • Nursing

    Salary range: $72,100-$100,200 per year

    Nursing jobs encompass a number of positions in the health care industry. There are several levels, including registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners, and nurse assistants. Each position has different duties and functions. RNs are responsible for much of a patient’s primary care, including educating them on health and wellbeing, managing disease, recommending alternate treatments, and providing emotional support. Nurse practitioners have additional duties and specializations, such as midwifery and assisting in anesthesiology, which require high levels of education and training.

  • Hotel

    Salary range: $35,300-$62,000 per year

    Hotel jobs are jobs at hotels, motels, or other lodging establishments, such as a bed and breakfast or retreat. Your primary job duties depend on your position at the hotel. Housekeepers, for example, are responsible for ensuring that each guest’s room remains tidy and supplied with necessary amenities. Hotel desk clerks, meanwhile, are responsible for checking in guests and providing them with information about the hotel’s services and amenities. There are also a number of other service jobs connected to the hotel industry, such as chefs or room service workers.

  • Manufacturing

    Salary range: $40,700-$58,100 per year

    Manufacturing jobs involve creating new products and goods. Manufacturers use raw materials or separate components to build something entirely new. Whether it’s chemical, physical, or mechanical, as long as you are creating a product, you are working in manufacturing. The only exception is construction, which is considered separate from manufacturing. Manufacturing jobs include making prepackaged food or beverages, creating computers and electronics, and producing clothing. Bakers, printers, tailors, furniture builders, and woodworkers are all considered manufacturers. Most manufacturers work in a factory, mill, or plant, but you can also find work in labs.

  • Mechanic

    Salary range: $40,200-$58,100 per year

    A mechanic repairs or services vehicles like cars and trucks. Their responsibilities include diagnosing automotive problems and making the necessary repairs. They also perform routine maintenance, like oil changes and tune-ups, to prevent future problems. They communicate with clients to assess their automotive needs and provide competent, appropriate maintenance.

  • Bookkeeper

    Salary range: $39,700-$55,700 per year

    Bookkeepers work on the financial accounting within for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. A Bookkeeper’s job is to record accounting transactions, post debits and credits into a general ledger, record revenue and expenses, and help produce financial statements and other reports for the management of the company. Daily, Bookkeepers use accounting software and spreadsheets to enter or review information from invoices, receipts, income, or bills from the previous day or specified period. A typical day for a Bookkeeper may include entering financial transactions, checking the records for accuracy in figures, and preparing bank deposits. A Bookkeeper will also spend time reconciling and checking reports for accuracy. In many organizations, a Bookkeeper provides regular reports to the leadership team and works with a tax preparer. Some Bookkeepers may also prepare invoices and handle payroll.

  • Nanny

    Salary range: $36,300-$54,200 per year

    A nanny plays a special role in a child’s life. Nannies are childcare professionals who assist parents with the day-to-day work of caring and raising children and are responsible for the children’s well-being and supportive of their emotional needs. As a nanny, your responsibilities may include preparing meals, dressing and bathing the children, arranging playdates, accompanying children to activities, and helping with schoolwork. Nannies typically work during the parent's work hours, but some families have nannies come early in the morning or stay at night until the kids go to bed. You may also be responsible for dropping off and picking up the kids at school and performing light housework.

  • Urgent Care

    Salary range: $40,700-$50,800 per year

    Healthcare professionals working in urgent care will treat walk-in patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Urgent care clinics are open when doctors’ offices are not, so workers will have to be there nights and weekends. The volume of patients varies every day, but the variety appeals to those who want breaks in routines. An urgent care job is a great role for nurses or physicians looking for locum tenens (temporary) work.

  • Phlebotomist

    Salary range: $32,900-$41,100 per year

    Phlebotomists are medical professionals who draw blood and collect other samples for testing or donation. The samples are then sent to a medical lab for analysis; physicians use the results to diagnose conditions such as chronic disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Due to the high risk of spreading infection when handling blood and other tissue, Phlebotomists must ensure they wear gloves and that all their equipment is sterile. As a Phlebotomist, you need to cross-check all your labels to make sure they are accurate and match the patient. You may work with patients of many different ages—from newborns to elderly patients—so you should be friendly and learn how to interact well with all types of people.