Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Athens
303 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Athens belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $388,370 per year. The lowest published median is $20,400.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $388,370 | — | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $281,100 | 110 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $235,360 | 190 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $217,050 | 90 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $166,440 | 40 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $164,460 | 50 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,340 | 40 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,570 | 110 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $137,130 | 210 | |
| 10 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,370 | 60 | |
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | $133,630 | 30 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $132,230 | 330 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $131,280 | 50 | |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | $131,200 | 100 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $129,490 | 60 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,140 | 240 | |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,420 | 240 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $125,460 | 160 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $123,320 | 120 | |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $122,180 | 50 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $121,530 | 170 | |
| 22 | Chemists | $117,990 | 110 | |
| 23 | Microbiologists | $112,440 | 80 | |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | $108,050 | 50 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $106,870 | 150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $20,400 | 480 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,090 | 2,030 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,020 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,580 | 130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,220 | 3,490 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,960 | 290 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $25,190 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,840 | 370 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,000 | 80 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,010 | 410 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data