May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in North Georgia
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area
388 occupations
Across 388 occupations with published wages in North Georgia, physicians, all other record the highest median at $245,960 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in North Georgia
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $245,960 | 100 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $217,820 | 110 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $205,030 | 70 | |
| 4 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $178,960 | 30 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,900 | 110 | |
| 6 | Public Relations Managers | $143,500 | 30 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $136,100 | 90 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,990 | 160 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $133,110 | 430 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $132,780 | 380 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $126,900 | 320 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $125,020 | 60 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $124,000 | 30 | |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,620 | 190 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $121,470 | 110 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $120,160 | 100 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $113,740 | 420 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, All Other | $112,110 | 70 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $111,390 | 160 | |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $109,300 | 260 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $106,910 | 150 | |
| 22 | School Psychologists | $106,480 | 40 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $104,760 | 350 | |
| 24 | Chief Executives | $103,980 | 190 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $103,790 | 170 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,280 | $37,500 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,370 | $26,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,310 | $36,670 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,870 | $41,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,570 | $29,630 |
| Cashiers | 5,260 | $27,990 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,840 | $40,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,500 | $82,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,470 | $56,670 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,290 | $38,680 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $18,820 | 250 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,950 | 3,050 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,660 | 310 |
| Bartenders | $22,820 | 470 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,090 | 1,760 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $23,100 | 130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,840 | 160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,530 | 340 |
| Recreation Workers | $26,600 | 510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,850 | 7,370 |
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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