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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Athens-Clarke County
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Athletic Trainers | Healthcare | $65K | N/A |
| 92 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 93 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $65K | $31.03/hr |
| 94 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $64K | $31.01/hr |
| 95 | Biological Technicians | Science | $64K | $30.94/hr |
| 96 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $64K | N/A |
| 97 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $64K | $30.75/hr |
| 98 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $64K | $30.54/hr |
| 99 | Food Service Managers | Management | $64K | $30.53/hr |
| 100 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.5/hr |
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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