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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $120K | $57.54/hr |
| 62 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $118K | N/A |
| 63 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $115K | $55.48/hr |
| 64 | Statisticians | Technology | $115K | $55.36/hr |
| 65 | Facilities Managers | Management | $114K | $54.98/hr |
| 66 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $113K | $54.35/hr |
| 67 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $112K | $53.97/hr |
| 68 | Construction Managers | Management | $111K | $53.27/hr |
| 69 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $110K | $53.09/hr |
| 70 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $110K | $52.98/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Georgia
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Metro areas in Georgia
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