Top Paying Jobs in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 403,170 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Surgeons, All Other ($529,100), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($412,900). The cost of living index is 100.06 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,820/month.
$156K
Avg. median salary
100.06
Cost of living index
$1,820
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $259K | $124.67/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $239K | $114.93/hr |
| 13 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $227K | $109.06/hr |
| 14 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $223K | $107.06/hr |
| 15 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $187K | $89.73/hr |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $178K | $85.56/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $171K | $82.33/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $167K | $80.25/hr |
| 19 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $167K | $80.19/hr |
| 20 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $166K | $79.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Cost of living vs. national average+0.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,820/mo
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