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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $135K | $65.07/hr |
| 42 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $135K | $64.78/hr |
| 43 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $134K | $64.37/hr |
| 44 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $133K | N/A |
| 45 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $133K | $63.97/hr |
| 46 | Software Developers | Technology | $133K | $63.92/hr |
| 47 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $133K | $63.76/hr |
| 48 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $63.7/hr |
| 49 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $132K | N/A |
| 50 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $131K | $63.22/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,820/mo
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