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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $163K | $78.4/hr |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.63/hr |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | Management | $161K | $77.29/hr |
| 24 | Sales Managers | Management | $160K | $76.87/hr |
| 25 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $159K | $76.55/hr |
| 26 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.71/hr |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $155K | $74.69/hr |
| 28 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $151K | $72.45/hr |
| 29 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $150K | $72.11/hr |
| 30 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $145K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Georgia
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Metro areas in Georgia
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