Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Atlanta
687 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Atlanta belongs to Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, at $618,090 per year. The lowest published median is $18,460.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,460 | 45,880 |
| Bartenders | $23,350 | 9,370 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $23,850 | 1,440 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $25,000 | 3,340 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $25,460 | 320 |
| Passenger Attendants | $26,330 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,940 | 7,100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,960 | 5,860 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $27,190 | 1,110 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,280 | 1,500 |
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.
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