May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
687 occupations
Across 687 occupations with published wages in Atlanta, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers record the highest median at $618,090 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Atlanta
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $618,090 | 8,700 | |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | $529,100 | 90 | |
| 3 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $412,900 | 60 | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $354,000 | 270 | |
| 5 | Dermatologists | $284,630 | — | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $276,960 | 280 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $275,820 | 2,350 | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $275,080 | 5,170 | |
| 9 | Physicians, Pathologists | $270,000 | — | |
| 10 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $263,810 | — | |
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | $259,320 | 2,060 | |
| 12 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 910 | |
| 13 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 400 | |
| 14 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,060 | 470 | |
| 15 | Anesthesiologists | $226,830 | 770 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $222,690 | 1,710 | |
| 17 | Air Traffic Controllers | $186,640 | 810 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $177,970 | 14,430 | |
| 19 | Financial Managers | $171,240 | 15,660 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $166,920 | 12,080 | |
| 21 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $166,800 | 110 | |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $166,100 | 760 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $165,910 | 2,590 | |
| 24 | Bailiffs | $164,040 | 220 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $163,500 | 6,700 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 84,970 | $32,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 80,730 | $27,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 78,460 | $39,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 69,320 | $111,410 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,990 | $42,710 |
| Registered Nurses | 56,460 | $100,490 |
| Cashiers | 51,180 | $30,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 50,970 | $36,160 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 45,880 | $18,460 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 43,720 | $80,020 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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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