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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 82 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.01/hr |
| 83 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.94/hr |
| 84 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 85 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $104K | $49.87/hr |
| 86 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $103K | N/A |
| 87 | Microbiologists | Science | $103K | $49.55/hr |
| 88 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $103K | $49.54/hr |
| 89 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 90 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.11/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Georgia
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Metro areas in Georgia
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