May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Athens
Athens-Clarke County, GA
303 occupations
Across 303 occupations with published wages in Athens, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $388,370 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Athens
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,490 | $24,220 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,810 | $29,240 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,400 | $82,200 |
| Cashiers | 2,120 | $28,130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,030 | $21,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,880 | $41,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,830 | $81,830 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,830 | $39,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,800 | $38,210 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,570 | $34,600 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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