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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $134K | $64.25/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.57/hr |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | Management | $131K | $63.12/hr |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $131K | $63.08/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $62.25/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.61/hr |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $126K | $60.78/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $125K | $60.32/hr |
| 19 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $123K | $59.29/hr |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $122K | $58.74/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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