Georgia salaries by occupation
The median worker in Georgia earned $47,020 a year in 2024, about $22.60 an hour, 5% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 682 occupations.
Median pay $47,020 $22.60 per hour
Vs national median -5% U.S. $49,500
Workers 4,856,190 wage and salary
Occupations reported 682 with at least 100 employed
What Georgia is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 11.42× | 7,410 | $37,990 |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 8.32× | 3,810 | $38,630 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | 5.91× | 2,770 | $44,930 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 5.28× | 2,390 | $72,130 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 4.89× | 1,380 | $40,830 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 4.18× | 16,460 | $60,010 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | 3.96× | 1,010 | $23,820 |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 3.68× | 670 | $39,930 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | 3.66× | 13,220 | $23,390 |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | 3.44× | 1,570 | $31,680 |
Metro areas in Georgia
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 15 Georgia metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $49,770 | $23.93 | 2,871,980 | #84 |
| Warner Robins | $47,490 | $22.83 | 75,750 | #165 |
| Savannah | $46,100 | $22.16 | 195,030 | #215 |
| Hinesville | $45,840 | $22.04 | 20,190 | #229 |
| Chattanooga | $45,440 | $21.85 | 269,330 | #241 |
| Gainesville | $44,300 | $21.30 | 102,560 | #287 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $44,280 | $21.29 | 229,650 | #288 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $43,680 | $21.00 | 95,070 | #302 |
| Rome | $40,930 | $19.68 | 44,190 | #344 |
| Dalton | $40,820 | $19.63 | 66,420 | #345 |
| Columbus | $40,780 | $19.60 | 116,210 | #346 |
| Albany | $40,590 | $19.52 | 58,980 | #348 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $39,850 | $19.16 | 46,150 | #356 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $39,340 | $18.91 | 95,250 | #363 |
| Valdosta | $38,000 | $18.27 | 54,320 | #373 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $229,190 | $110.19 | 460 | #2 of 10 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,190 | $106.34 | 1,160 | #14 of 25 |
| Chief Executives | $201,750 | $96.99 | 5,440 | #10 of 33 |
| Dentists, General | $195,820 | $94.14 | 3,260 | #10 of 46 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $174,600 | $83.94 | 970 | #4 of 36 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,170 | $81.33 | 17,560 | #13 of 49 |
| Financial Managers | $163,450 | $78.58 | 22,720 | #11 of 51 |
| Pediatricians, General | $162,290 | $78.02 | 850 | #35 of 37 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $159,790 | $76.82 | 130 | #3 of 13 |
| Marketing Managers | $159,180 | $76.53 | 9,180 | #11 of 47 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,920 | $76.40 | 3,720 | #23 of 49 |
| Sales Managers | $149,570 | $71.91 | 18,110 | #10 of 50 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 151,240 | $26,310 | $12.65 |
| Retail Salespersons | 142,520 | $29,770 | $14.31 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 135,950 | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 112,790 | $39,030 | $18.77 |
| General and Operations Managers | 111,240 | $99,800 | $47.98 |
| Registered Nurses | 97,410 | $86,560 | $41.61 |
| Cashiers | 96,120 | $28,020 | $13.47 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 88,650 | $35,560 | $17.10 |
| Office Clerks, General | 79,450 | $39,440 | $18.96 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 78,990 | $75,820 | $36.45 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Georgia
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 91
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $121,970
- Power Plant Operators $103,590
- Gas Plant Operators $90,610
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $80,020
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $67,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,260
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $65,580
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $65,000
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $62,600
- Tool and Die Makers $61,260
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $58,390
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $57,740
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,570
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $51,410
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $51,400
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $50,270
- Machinists $49,420
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,370
- Upholsterers $49,120
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $48,940
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,630
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $48,440
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,330
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $48,320
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,090
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,000
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,710
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $47,380
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,280
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $47,170
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,930
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $46,060
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,860
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,820
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,510
- Tire Builders $45,460
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,340
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $44,930
- Food Batchmakers $44,030
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,020
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $44,000
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,930
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,810
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $43,720
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,630
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,500
- Printing Press Operators $42,800
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,210
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,120
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $41,320
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,900
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,900
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,830
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,670
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $39,930
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,730
- Production Workers, All Other $39,560
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $39,010
- Etchers and Engravers $38,860
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $38,710
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,630
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,560
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $38,430
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $38,370
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,310
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,280
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $38,260
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,250
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,010
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,990
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,770
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $37,640
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,070
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,040
- Furniture Finishers $36,860
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,680
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $36,240
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,170
- Helpers--Production Workers $35,940
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $35,510
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $35,300
- Woodworkers, All Other $34,510
- Sewing Machine Operators $33,710
- Bakers $33,000
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $32,720
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $31,680
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $31,400
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $30,100
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $29,830
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,370
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $26,950
Education and library 57
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $126,340
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $107,680
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,260
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $104,610
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $97,770
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $95,260
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,250
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $82,200
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,540
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $79,890
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,300
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $79,240
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $78,300
- Instructional Coordinators $77,590
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $77,500
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,640
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,140
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $75,950
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,250
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $73,500
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,340
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $73,020
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $71,050
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $68,050
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $67,710
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $67,710
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $66,860
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $65,690
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,190
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,060
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $64,420
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,290
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,940
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,880
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,570
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,490
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $63,260
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,200
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $62,930
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $62,310
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $61,540
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $61,240
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,010
- Archivists $56,170
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $52,040
- Curators $50,900
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $50,880
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $48,380
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $45,760
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,330
- Tutors $41,540
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,860
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,730
- Library Technicians $36,650
- Farm and Home Management Educators $31,760
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $23,390
Healthcare practitioners 50
- Psychiatrists $229,190
- Nurse Anesthetists $221,190
- Dentists, General $195,820
- Pediatricians, General $162,290
- Medical Dosimetrists $159,790
- Podiatrists $145,580
- Pharmacists $132,400
- Optometrists $129,690
- Nurse Practitioners $126,060
- Nurse Midwives $125,830
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $123,840
- Veterinarians $115,220
- Physician Assistants $109,990
- Physical Therapists $101,930
- Audiologists $101,920
- Speech-Language Pathologists $99,100
- Occupational Therapists $98,690
- Radiation Therapists $95,960
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $89,450
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $87,170
- Registered Nurses $86,560
- Dental Hygienists $83,500
- Respiratory Therapists $81,890
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,230
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $76,890
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $74,010
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $69,490
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,270
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $64,550
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $63,900
- Therapists, All Other $63,540
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,950
- Athletic Trainers $61,790
- Chiropractors $61,220
- Surgical Technologists $60,880
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,490
- Hearing Aid Specialists $54,100
- Exercise Physiologists $52,880
- Surgical Assistants $52,430
- Paramedics $51,740
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,020
- Recreational Therapists $50,010
- Medical Records Specialists $48,990
- Opticians, Dispensing $45,640
- Psychiatric Technicians $43,490
- Emergency Medical Technicians $39,250
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,810
- Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $37,900
- Dietetic Technicians $29,100
Office and administrative support 48
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $67,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,120
- Postal Service Clerks $62,190
- Brokerage Clerks $61,940
- Cargo and Freight Agents $55,710
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $54,370
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $53,270
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,220
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,000
- Financial Clerks, All Other $50,720
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,310
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,490
- Procurement Clerks $47,380
- Billing and Posting Clerks $47,140
- New Accounts Clerks $46,620
- Bill and Account Collectors $46,600
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,200
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,060
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,950
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,760
- Meter Readers, Utilities $44,180
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,350
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $42,110
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers $41,750
- Order Clerks $41,600
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $41,430
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,880
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $40,810
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,670
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $40,500
- Data Entry Keyers $39,800
- Office Clerks, General $39,440
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,220
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $39,160
- Customer Service Representatives $39,030
- Tellers $38,890
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $38,080
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,930
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,700
- File Clerks $37,520
- Word Processors and Typists $37,490
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $37,380
- Couriers and Messengers $37,140
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,100
- Library Assistants, Clerical $33,890
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $28,990
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,170
Installation, maintenance and repair 45
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $104,950
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $78,880
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,120
- Avionics Technicians $67,860
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $67,830
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $67,070
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $66,600
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $61,610
- Riggers $61,560
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $61,440
- Millwrights $61,090
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $61,000
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,260
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,100
- Rail Car Repairers $60,050
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,670
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,600
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $57,030
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $56,750
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers $56,130
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,390
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $55,020
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $52,140
- Medical Equipment Repairers $51,750
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $50,510
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $50,050
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,020
- Home Appliance Repairers $49,710
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $49,470
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,010
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,800
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $46,790
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,770
- Mechanical Door Repairers $46,240
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,720
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $45,440
- Motorcycle Mechanics $43,700
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $43,520
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,820
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $38,750
- Tire Repairers and Changers $37,910
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,210
- Bicycle Repairers $29,120
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $25,420
Construction and extraction 38
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,410
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $67,510
- Construction and Building Inspectors $64,290
- Boilermakers $63,240
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $60,660
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $60,270
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $59,390
- Electricians $58,860
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $57,110
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,290
- Sheet Metal Workers $53,960
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $53,780
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $53,590
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $51,690
- Carpenters $50,530
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $49,810
- Tile and Stone Setters $49,460
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,910
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,690
- Roofers $47,460
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,230
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $46,830
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $46,740
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,380
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $45,900
- Pipelayers $45,780
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $44,790
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,600
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $44,320
- Helpers--Carpenters $43,210
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $42,510
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $39,630
- Construction Laborers $37,970
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $37,450
- Helpers--Electricians $37,300
- Carpet Installers $37,130
- Highway Maintenance Workers $37,120
- Fence Erectors $35,800
Life, physical and social science 36
- Physical Scientists, All Other $131,770
- Physicists $131,500
- Economists $127,220
- Psychologists, All Other $113,730
- Microbiologists $97,090
- School Psychologists $96,810
- Chemists $94,890
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,320
- Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $90,670
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $89,440
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,280
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,030
- Materials Scientists $81,420
- Life Scientists, All Other $79,180
- Urban and Regional Planners $75,990
- Soil and Plant Scientists $75,250
- Food Scientists and Technologists $69,050
- Epidemiologists $68,160
- Conservation Scientists $67,950
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,070
- Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $63,530
- Foresters $63,360
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $62,850
- Forensic Science Technicians $58,500
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,090
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,180
- Chemical Technicians $51,840
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $51,210
- Biological Technicians $49,970
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $48,880
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $48,840
- Survey Researchers $48,800
- Agricultural Technicians $46,040
- Food Science Technicians $41,840
Management 34
- Chief Executives $201,750
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,170
- Financial Managers $163,450
- Marketing Managers $159,180
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $158,920
- Sales Managers $149,570
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $141,200
- Human Resources Managers $138,050
- Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
- Purchasing Managers $133,850
- Public Relations Managers $131,590
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $126,730
- Industrial Production Managers $124,280
- Managers, All Other $120,810
- Training and Development Managers $117,280
- Natural Sciences Managers $116,560
- Facilities Managers $115,030
- Fundraising Managers $111,640
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $111,640
- Administrative Services Managers $106,340
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $105,950
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,890
- Construction Managers $101,360
- General and Operations Managers $99,800
- Education Administrators, All Other $95,680
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $94,120
- Funeral Home Managers $90,670
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $80,230
- Emergency Management Directors $75,280
- Social and Community Service Managers $71,550
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $70,730
- Food Service Managers $63,980
- Lodging Managers $61,580
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $44,510
Arts, design, entertainment and media 34
- Art Directors $131,620
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other $116,560
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $81,940
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $79,040
- Producers and Directors $76,800
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $76,440
- Public Relations Specialists $72,800
- Technical Writers $72,440
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $72,130
- Designers, All Other $70,570
- Editors $66,880
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $65,990
- Writers and Authors $64,070
- Interior Designers $61,810
- Interpreters and Translators $61,610
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $61,560
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $61,500
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $61,300
- Lighting Technicians $58,610
- Graphic Designers $57,860
- Set and Exhibit Designers $52,710
- Sound Engineering Technicians $52,650
- Film and Video Editors $52,240
- Audio and Video Technicians $51,000
- Broadcast Technicians $48,840
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $44,370
- Photographers $40,050
- Coaches and Scouts $39,380
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $35,090
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,160
- Floral Designers $32,440
- Actors not reported
- Disc Jockeys, Except Radio not reported
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other not reported
Transport and material moving 34
- Air Traffic Controllers $174,600
- Commercial Pilots $139,350
- Transportation Inspectors $98,150
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $80,180
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,400
- Locomotive Engineers $75,680
- Crane and Tower Operators $67,230
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $61,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,720
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,570
- Traffic Technicians $52,720
- Airfield Operations Specialists $46,670
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $45,750
- Transportation Workers, All Other $44,360
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,330
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $43,000
- Light Truck Drivers $42,950
- Aircraft Service Attendants $41,600
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,550
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $39,070
- Passenger Attendants $38,410
- Bus Drivers, School $37,510
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,030
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $36,830
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $36,330
- Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
- Driver/Sales Workers $32,970
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,650
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,500
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $31,950
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $30,070
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,900
- Parking Attendants $29,860
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,280
Architecture and engineering 31
- Aerospace Engineers $142,910
- Nuclear Engineers $129,820
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $125,530
- Engineers, All Other $115,790
- Computer Hardware Engineers $108,590
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $105,440
- Electrical Engineers $104,170
- Chemical Engineers $102,360
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $101,710
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,870
- Industrial Engineers $98,550
- Materials Engineers $97,380
- Mechanical Engineers $96,820
- Environmental Engineers $94,950
- Civil Engineers $81,030
- Landscape Architects $77,640
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $76,830
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,000
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,750
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $66,220
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,100
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,220
- Mechanical Drafters $65,050
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $64,550
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,960
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,790
- Surveyors $60,410
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,400
- Drafters, All Other $56,150
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $55,150
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $43,190
Business and financial 29
- Financial Risk Specialists $107,730
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $100,880
- Project Management Specialists $100,860
- Personal Financial Advisors $98,490
- Financial and Investment Analysts $95,180
- Budget Analysts $89,810
- Accountants and Auditors $80,100
- Insurance Underwriters $78,000
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $77,950
- Financial Examiners $76,130
- Labor Relations Specialists $75,910
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,820
- Financial Specialists, All Other $75,760
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,490
- Logisticians $73,880
- Credit Analysts $73,300
- Cost Estimators $72,850
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,480
- Loan Officers $72,250
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $71,750
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,060
- Fundraisers $65,420
- Human Resources Specialists $65,130
- Compliance Officers $63,990
- Training and Development Specialists $62,930
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $52,450
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $49,070
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,430
- Tax Preparers $41,780
Personal care and service 23
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,100
- Barbers $47,630
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,480
- Skincare Specialists $42,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $40,920
- Animal Trainers $38,130
- Concierges $35,920
- Residential Advisors $35,450
- Tour and Travel Guides $35,410
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $33,490
- Recreation Workers $31,520
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $31,510
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,790
- Funeral Attendants $30,770
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,970
- Animal Caretakers $28,880
- Childcare Workers $27,940
- Shampooers $26,510
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $26,500
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,960
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $24,590
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $23,820
Protective service 20
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,240
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $76,610
- Fish and Game Wardens $73,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $66,180
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $64,990
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $64,480
- Transportation Security Screeners $63,360
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,080
- Bailiffs $52,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,770
- Firefighters $45,970
- Private Detectives and Investigators $44,590
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,540
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,500
- Animal Control Workers $39,330
- Security Guards $35,670
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,850
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,510
- School Bus Monitors $29,600
Computing and mathematics 18
- Database Architects $135,280
- Computer Network Architects $132,300
- Software Developers $128,920
- Information Security Analysts $124,270
- Statisticians $108,280
- Database Administrators $106,100
- Computer Systems Analysts $103,380
- Data Scientists $102,630
- Computer Occupations, All Other $100,950
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $100,530
- Computer Programmers $97,970
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $93,500
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $89,270
- Computer Network Support Specialists $77,940
- Web Developers $75,000
- Operations Research Analysts $73,890
- Computer User Support Specialists $57,160
Sales 18
- Sales Engineers $105,850
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $103,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $77,310
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,540
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,050
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,620
- Real Estate Sales Agents $56,190
- Insurance Sales Agents $50,210
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $46,930
- Advertising Sales Agents $46,410
- Travel Agents $45,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,580
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,350
- Parts Salespersons $36,730
- Counter and Rental Clerks $35,990
- Retail Salespersons $29,770
- Telemarketers $29,750
- Cashiers $28,020
Healthcare support 17
- Physical Therapist Assistants $71,530
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $66,090
- Massage Therapists $56,740
- Medical Equipment Preparers $46,700
- Dental Assistants $45,600
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,190
- Phlebotomists $43,340
- Medical Assistants $39,000
- Occupational Therapy Aides $37,550
- Nursing Assistants $36,570
- Psychiatric Aides $36,060
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,980
- Orderlies $34,780
- Pharmacy Aides $33,440
- Physical Therapist Aides $30,920
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,950
- Medical Transcriptionists $27,750
Community and social service 16
- Health Education Specialists $97,010
- Social Workers, All Other $92,750
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $71,900
- Clergy $65,510
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,990
- Counselors, All Other $63,320
- Healthcare Social Workers $62,090
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,320
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,490
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,810
- Community Health Workers $48,650
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,770
- Rehabilitation Counselors $47,060
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,650
- Social and Human Service Assistants $37,200
- Religious Workers, All Other $35,760
Food preparation and serving 16
- Chefs and Head Cooks $51,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,360
- Cooks, All Other $35,580
- Cooks, Restaurant $35,090
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,960
- Food Preparation Workers $32,890
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,900
- Dishwashers $29,230
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,770
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,160
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $27,390
- Cooks, Fast Food $26,470
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,310
- Bartenders $23,500
- Cooks, Short Order $22,160
- Waiters and Waitresses $20,040
Farming, fishing and forestry 11
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $74,750
- Logging Equipment Operators $46,970
- Log Graders and Scalers $43,510
- Agricultural Inspectors $43,250
- Fallers $38,970
- Forest and Conservation Workers $37,930
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,480
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $34,770
- Agricultural Workers, All Other $34,750
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,810
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,990
Building and grounds maintenance 9
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,450
- Pest Control Workers $43,610
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $38,530
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,830
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $35,750
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,130
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $33,010
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,760
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Georgia?
The median across all occupations is $47,020 a year, or $22.60 an hour, covering 4,856,190 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Georgia?
Psychiatrists ($229,190), Nurse Anesthetists ($221,190), Chief Executives ($201,750) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Georgia employ the most people in?
Fast Food and Counter Workers, with 151,240 employed at a median of $26,310. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Georgia electricity averages 15.84¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.