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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sales Managers | Management | $122K | $58.43/hr |
| 22 | Chemists | Science | $118K | $56.72/hr |
| 23 | Microbiologists | Science | $112K | $54.06/hr |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | Management | $108K | $51.95/hr |
| 25 | Software Developers | Technology | $107K | $51.38/hr |
| 26 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 27 | Lawyers | Legal | $105K | $50.65/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $105K | N/A |
| 29 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.03/hr |
| 30 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $48.83/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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