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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $75K | $36.08/hr |
| 72 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $73K | $35.31/hr |
| 73 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $73K | $35.26/hr |
| 74 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | Personal Care | $72K | $34.54/hr |
| 75 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $69K | $33.4/hr |
| 76 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.31/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $68K | $32.84/hr |
| 78 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $68K | $32.82/hr |
| 79 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $66K | $31.73/hr |
| 80 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $66K | $31.69/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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