Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Middle Georgia
352 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Middle Georgia belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,150 per year. The highest is $336,190.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,150 | 1,650 | |
| 2 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,800 | 190 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,020 | — | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,550 | 190 | |
| 5 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,730 | 600 | |
| 6 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $23,750 | 60 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,510 | 260 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,890 | — | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,960 | 190 | |
| 10 | Childcare Workers | $25,560 | 640 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $336,190 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $229,130 | 70 |
| Sales Managers | $147,230 | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,650 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $137,350 | 310 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,000 | 80 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,550 | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $130,030 | 130 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,330 | 220 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,100 | 280 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $125,980 | 400 |
| Financial Managers | $125,790 | 330 |
| Software Developers | $124,740 | 170 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,630 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,320 | 130 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $118,190 | 80 |
| Power Plant Operators | $113,610 | 60 |
| Facilities Managers | $112,150 | 90 |
| Veterinarians | $106,840 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $105,250 | 200 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,610 | 90 |
| Construction Managers | $101,280 | 210 |
| Managers, All Other | $100,980 | 630 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,840 | 190 |
| Occupational Therapists | $99,550 | 140 |
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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