May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area
352 occupations
Across 352 occupations with published wages in Middle Georgia, physicians, all other record the highest median at $336,190 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Middle Georgia
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $336,190 | 130 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $229,130 | 70 | |
| 3 | Sales Managers | $147,230 | 180 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,650 | 70 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $137,350 | 310 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $135,000 | 80 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $132,550 | 80 | |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | $130,030 | 130 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,330 | 220 | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | $126,100 | 280 | |
| 11 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $125,980 | 400 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $125,790 | 330 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $124,740 | 170 | |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | $123,630 | 60 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,320 | 130 | |
| 16 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $118,190 | 80 | |
| 17 | Power Plant Operators | $113,610 | 60 | |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | $112,150 | 90 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $106,840 | 70 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $105,250 | 200 | |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | $103,610 | 90 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $101,280 | 210 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $100,980 | 630 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $99,840 | 190 | |
| 25 | Occupational Therapists | $99,550 | 140 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,420 | $26,160 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,020 | $40,190 |
| Cashiers | 3,900 | $26,930 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,790 | $28,970 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,160 | $80,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,880 | $34,600 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,760 | $35,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,680 | $54,980 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,660 | $26,350 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,430 | $81,290 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,150 | 1,650 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,800 | 190 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,020 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,550 | 190 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,730 | 600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $23,750 | 60 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,510 | 260 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,890 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,960 | 190 |
| Childcare Workers | $25,560 | 640 |
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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