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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.52/hr |
| 52 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 53 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 54 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.29/hr |
| 55 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.2/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $82K | $39.2/hr |
| 57 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $81K | $38.85/hr |
| 58 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $80K | $38.33/hr |
| 59 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $77K | $36.85/hr |
| 60 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $77K | 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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