Top Paying Jobs in Georgia
Georgia has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 645,290 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologists ($610,070), Surgeons, All Other ($502,070). The cost of living index is 91.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,434/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Georgia
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $618K | N/A |
| 2 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $610K | $293.3/hr |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $502K | $241.38/hr |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $475K | $228.28/hr |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $425K | $204.55/hr |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $383K | $184.1/hr |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $354K | $170.19/hr |
| 8 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $335K | $161.15/hr |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $267K | $128.31/hr |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $259K | $124.67/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Georgia
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Metro areas in Georgia
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