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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $123K | $58.93/hr |
| 62 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $123K | $58.93/hr |
| 63 | Facilities Managers | Management | $120K | $57.89/hr |
| 64 | Construction Managers | Management | $120K | $57.5/hr |
| 65 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.49/hr |
| 66 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $119K | $57.39/hr |
| 67 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $119K | $57.25/hr |
| 68 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $118K | $56.82/hr |
| 69 | Statisticians | Technology | $116K | $55.57/hr |
| 70 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $113K | $54.44/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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