Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in North Georgia
388 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in North Georgia belongs to Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other, at $18,820 per year. The highest is $245,960.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $18,820 | 250 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,950 | 3,050 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,660 | 310 | |
| 4 | Bartenders | $22,820 | 470 | |
| 5 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,090 | 1,760 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Short Order | $23,100 | 130 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,840 | 160 | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,530 | 340 | |
| 9 | Recreation Workers | $26,600 | 510 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,850 | 7,370 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $245,960 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $217,820 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $205,030 | 70 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $178,960 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,900 | 110 |
| Public Relations Managers | $143,500 | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $136,100 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,990 | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $133,110 | 430 |
| Financial Managers | $132,780 | 380 |
| Sales Managers | $126,900 | 320 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,020 | 60 |
| Optometrists | $124,000 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,620 | 190 |
| Human Resources Managers | $121,470 | 110 |
| Physician Assistants | $120,160 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $113,740 | 420 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $112,110 | 70 |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,390 | 160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $109,300 | 260 |
| Veterinarians | $106,910 | 150 |
| School Psychologists | $106,480 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $104,760 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $103,980 | 190 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,790 | 170 |
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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