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.
$98K
Avg. median salary
93.34
Cost of living index
$1,331
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Athens-Clarke County
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Database Administrators | Technology | $91K | $43.92/hr |
| 42 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $91K | $43.66/hr |
| 43 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $89K | $43/hr |
| 44 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $89K | $42.6/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $85K | $41.09/hr |
| 46 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 47 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 48 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $84K | $40.22/hr |
| 49 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $83K | $40.09/hr |
| 50 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.63/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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