Top Paying Jobs in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Athens-Clarke County, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 18,830 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($388,370), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($281,100), Physicians, All Other ($235,360). The cost of living index is 93.34 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,331/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.34
Cost of living index
$1,331
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Highest paying careers in Athens-Clarke County
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $388K | $186.72/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $281K | $135.14/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $235K | $113.15/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $217K | $104.35/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $166K | $80.02/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $164K | $79.07/hr |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $157K | $75.64/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $138K | $66.14/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $137K | $65.93/hr |
| 10 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $134K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Athens-Clarke County
Cost of living vs. national average-6.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,331/mo
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