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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $112K | $54.06/hr |
| 72 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $112K | $53.76/hr |
| 73 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $111K | $53.6/hr |
| 74 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $111K | $53.56/hr |
| 75 | Database Administrators | Technology | $111K | $53.34/hr |
| 76 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $111K | N/A |
| 77 | Microbiologists | Science | $109K | $52.56/hr |
| 78 | Data Scientists | Technology | $109K | $52.37/hr |
| 79 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 80 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $108K | N/A |
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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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