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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $108K | $52.04/hr |
| 72 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $108K | $51.72/hr |
| 73 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 74 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.41/hr |
| 75 | Database Administrators | Technology | $107K | $51.35/hr |
| 76 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $106K | $51.08/hr |
| 77 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $106K | $50.91/hr |
| 78 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $106K | $50.73/hr |
| 79 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $105K | $50.29/hr |
| 80 | Data Scientists | Technology | $104K | $50.16/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Georgia
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Metro areas in Georgia
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