Salaries in North Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • North Georgia nonmetropolitan area • 416 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in North Georgia

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $245,960 100
Family Medicine Physicians $217,820 110
Dentists, General $201,090 150
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $178,960 30
Computer and Information Systems Managers $148,990 160
Public Relations Managers $143,500 30

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $245,960 100
      Family Medicine Physicians $217,820 110
      Dentists, General $201,090 150
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $178,960 30
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $148,990 160
      Public Relations Managers $143,500 30
      Marketing Managers $143,010 140
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,220 80
      Sales Managers $135,990 370
      Pharmacists $127,850 480
      Human Resources Managers $126,470 130
      Financial Managers $126,400 460
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $125,000 90
      Medical and Health Services Managers $122,320 180
      Optometrists $120,590 30
      Purchasing Managers $119,120 70
      Software Developers $117,360 280
      Nurse Practitioners $114,080 240
      Electrical Engineers $107,380 210
      Industrial Production Managers $107,300 330
      Chief Executives $104,040 230
      Veterinarians $103,210 120
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,940 290
      Facilities Managers $102,160 80
      Education Administrators, All Other $102,010 30
      Physical Therapists $101,630 140
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,280 30
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,200 390
      Computer Network Architects $100,030 40
      Occupational Therapists $99,470 80
      Managers, All Other $98,080 620
      Funeral Home Managers $95,310 40
      Engineers, All Other $94,370 80
      Management Analysts $93,210 200
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $90,480 50
      Sales Engineers $89,680 30
      Lawyers $88,320 370
      Industrial Engineers $87,250 360
      Speech-Language Pathologists $86,510 80
      Dental Hygienists $84,620 260
      Data Scientists $84,600 60
      Construction Managers $82,770 160
      Real Estate Sales Agents $82,570 —
      Mechanical Engineers $82,340 150
      Administrative Services Managers $82,300 260
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,440 890
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,430 140
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $79,660 —
      Biological Scientists, All Other $79,440 30
      Registered Nurses $79,360 1,960
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $79,180 50
      Computer Systems Analysts $79,160 100
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $78,020 190
      Project Management Specialists $77,690 350
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $77,500 50
      Chiropractors $77,400 50
      General and Operations Managers $77,070 3,580
      Physical Therapist Assistants $76,930 110
      Computer Programmers $76,740 30
      Personal Financial Advisors $76,550 80
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,090 390
      Respiratory Therapists $75,830 130
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $75,510 50
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,410 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $75,210 180
      Database Administrators $74,960 40
      Civil Engineers $74,950 90
      Budget Analysts $74,660 30
      Financial and Investment Analysts $73,240 100
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $72,910 50
      Loan Officers $72,860 280
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $71,880 40
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,700 110
      School Psychologists $71,600 40
      Accountants and Auditors $71,590 910
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,450 1,070
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,540 90
      Computer Network Support Specialists $68,810 80
      Chemists $68,700 50
      Emergency Management Directors $67,610 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $67,400 80
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $66,500 30
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $66,340 30
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $66,260 130
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $66,210 70
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $65,650 160
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,490 1,740
      Public Relations Specialists $65,350 90
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $64,940 70
      Physician Assistants $64,880 120
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $64,680 180
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $64,460 80
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,220 980
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,200 1,330
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $64,110 140
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,040 210
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $63,940 290
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,930 1,250
      Postal Service Clerks $63,690 170
      Tool and Die Makers $63,390 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,370 1,910
      Instructional Coordinators $63,130 400
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $62,900 30
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $62,680 40
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $62,620 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540 840
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,510 470
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $62,400 60
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,200 1,860
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,140 60
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $62,030 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970 1,190
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,890 270
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $61,770 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,750 340
      Logisticians $61,670 190
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $61,250 240
      Designers, All Other $61,240 40
      Social and Community Service Managers $61,170 120
      Cost Estimators $60,740 160
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $60,690 280
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $60,680 260
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,560 380
      Computer Occupations, All Other $60,210 250
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,150 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,580 1,720
      Food Service Managers $59,340 370
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,310 140
      Healthcare Social Workers $59,250 130
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $59,210 150
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,180 590
      Urban and Regional Planners $58,850 —
      Surveyors $58,710 80
      Human Resources Specialists $58,590 670
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,540 220
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,320 40
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $58,180 30
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,940 30
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,830 890
      Electricians $57,360 800
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,300 840
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $57,120 150
      Construction and Building Inspectors $56,410 110
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,990 450
      Athletic Trainers $55,620 40
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,290 4,390
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $55,120 50
      Interior Designers $54,910 50
      Chemical Technicians $54,860 40
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $54,840 90
      Financial Specialists, All Other $54,540 80
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,490 120
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,060 690
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $54,010 100
      Compliance Officers $53,810 310
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $53,760 50
      Carpenters $52,600 310
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,180 110
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $52,140 40
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $51,780 120
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,750 180
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,370 420
      Millwrights $50,830 70
      Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists $50,750 30
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $50,670 50
      Surgical Technologists $50,460 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $50,390 200
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $50,340 110
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $50,270 170
      Opticians, Dispensing $50,220 90
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $50,170 270
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $50,100 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $50,040 100
      Credit Analysts $50,020 90
      Lodging Managers $49,890 80
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $49,890 200
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,840 210
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,750 580
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,700 100
      Graphic Designers $49,620 110
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,560 80
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $49,270 320
      Training and Development Specialists $49,000 500
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,860 260
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,750 70
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $48,710 130
      Tutors $48,630 70
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $48,610 30
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,520 260
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,440 5,450
      Clergy $48,340 40
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $48,310 680
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $48,300 160
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220 520
      Chefs and Head Cooks $47,930 130
      New Accounts Clerks $47,820 —
      Logging Equipment Operators $47,820 130
      Machinists $47,790 350
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,640 110
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $47,540 30
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,530 1,070
      Mechanical Drafters $47,360 90
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,160 2,890
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $47,080 30
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,060 1,190
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $47,020 40
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $46,980 200
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,870 160
      Home Appliance Repairers $46,860 30
      Sheet Metal Workers $46,750 180
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690 1,220
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $46,550 40
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,500 530
      Dental Assistants $46,320 290
      Motorcycle Mechanics $46,280 30
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $46,240 80
      Private Detectives and Investigators $46,190 50
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $46,180 40
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,170 80
      Procurement Clerks $46,090 50
      Photographers $46,060 30
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $45,950 30
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930 250
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $45,820 40
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $45,800 70
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $45,760 30
      Food Scientists and Technologists $45,390 80
      Advertising Sales Agents $45,160 40
      Cargo and Freight Agents $45,090 30
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,070 350
      Paramedics $45,050 280
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,650 270
      Insurance Sales Agents $44,500 600
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $44,090 130
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,800 220
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,740 630
      Tile and Stone Setters $43,710 —
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,680 140
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,460 1,370
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $43,260 50
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,240 360
      Medical Records Specialists $42,620 90
      Glaziers $42,570 50
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $42,370 240
      Tax Preparers $42,340 100
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,130 830
      Bill and Account Collectors $42,020 70
      Pipelayers $41,990 150
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $41,780 140
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,660 1,750
      Crane and Tower Operators $41,580 60
      Production Workers, All Other $41,480 1,350
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,410 1,260
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $41,330 240
      Light Truck Drivers $41,190 1,160
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,850 310
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $40,750 30
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $40,700 40
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $40,420 40
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,390 320
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,170 200
      Coaches and Scouts $40,160 130
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,930 50
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $39,890 40
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,660 2,130
      Roofers $39,540 40
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,490 290
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,400 80
      Order Clerks $39,250 80
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,130 30
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,010 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,990 100
      Food Batchmakers $38,970 120
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,900 270
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $38,700 30
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $38,670 230
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,510 790
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $38,490 70
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,450 530
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,440 200
      Food Science Technicians $38,380 80
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $38,370 30
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $38,240 290
      Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $38,160 110
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,150 440
      Animal Control Workers $38,130 40
      Medical Equipment Repairers $38,130 40
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,130 320
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,120 4,400
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $37,940 60
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,940 230
      Phlebotomists $37,850 120
      Financial Clerks, All Other $37,850 80
      Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,850 120
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $37,840 260
      Pest Control Workers $37,770 210
      Tellers $37,710 510
      Bus Drivers, School $37,650 920
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,630 1,720
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $37,600 110
      Medical Assistants $37,490 680
      Office Clerks, General $37,410 3,290
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,410 290
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,390 90
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,390 80
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $37,360 110
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $37,350 50
      Agricultural Inspectors $37,280 90
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,280 120
      Meter Readers, Utilities $37,180 60
      Stockers and Order Fillers $37,170 7,360
      Printing Press Operators $37,060 80
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,880 120
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,830 80
      Helpers--Electricians $36,810 150
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,750 1,230
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,710 1,800
      Construction Laborers $36,600 1,190
      Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,570 1,680
      Concierges $36,550 40
      Emergency Medical Technicians $36,510 350
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,480 630
      Customer Service Representatives $36,390 3,890
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,370 470
      Highway Maintenance Workers $36,320 180
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,280 150
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $35,960 180
      Nursing Assistants $35,900 1,460
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $35,680 130
      Couriers and Messengers $35,580 40
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $35,520 50
      Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $35,520 30
      Bailiffs $35,510 30
      Firefighters $35,490 550
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,440 2,130
      Security Guards $35,380 490
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,210 100
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,120 9,000
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $34,950 50
      Social and Human Service Assistants $34,840 220
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,760 70
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,700 300
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $34,680 40
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,540 340
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,470 1,120
      File Clerks $34,030 80
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $34,000 40
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $33,860 860
      Pharmacy Aides $33,740 40
      Furniture Finishers $33,660 30
      Data Entry Keyers $33,600 110
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,580 970
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $33,400 50
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $33,390 140
      Parts Salespersons $33,070 420
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $33,050 210
      Tour and Travel Guides $32,400 50
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,250 60
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $32,220 70
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,140 200
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $32,010 —
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,950 420
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $31,930 40
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,200 50
      Funeral Attendants $31,150 90
      Helpers--Production Workers $31,000 200
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,990 1,890
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,680 360
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,410 1,860
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $30,320 120
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,180 260
      Upholsterers $30,030 40
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $29,970 60
      Food Preparation Workers $29,480 1,040
      School Bus Monitors $29,340 70
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $29,320 40
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,260 60
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,160 130
      Tire Repairers and Changers $29,120 110
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $29,080 60
      Dietetic Technicians $28,810 40
      Residential Advisors $28,540 70
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $28,430 210
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,370 280
      Interpreters and Translators $28,290 30
      Bakers $28,160 190
      Floral Designers $28,080 50
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,080 320
      Bartenders $28,050 440
      Orderlies $27,910 40
      Retail Salespersons $27,840 6,030
      Cooks, Short Order $27,730 270
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $27,730 120
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $27,700 90
      Physical Therapist Aides $27,690 30
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,690 610
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,680 160
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,610 140
      Library Technicians $27,370 30
      Cashiers $27,150 4,670
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,010 430
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $26,970 840
      Animal Caretakers $26,540 250
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,520 330
      Childcare Workers $26,510 830
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,450 1,210
      Dishwashers $25,960 370
      Recreation Workers $25,130 540
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,030 260
      Skincare Specialists $23,990 40
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,960 7,650
      Library Assistants, Clerical $22,330 60
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,050 1,780
      Massage Therapists $21,770 80
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $18,060 260
      Waiters and Waitresses $17,880 2,960