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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $134K | $64.26/hr |
| 42 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $133K | $63.76/hr |
| 43 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.68/hr |
| 44 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $132K | $63.52/hr |
| 45 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $132K | $63.42/hr |
| 46 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 47 | Software Developers | Technology | $131K | $62.99/hr |
| 48 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.22/hr |
| 49 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Healthcare | $129K | $62.02/hr |
| 50 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $129K | $62/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Georgia
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Metro areas in Georgia
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