SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — East Georgia
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In East Georgia, GA the median wage is $58,290.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In East Georgia, GA the median wage is $58,290. That is 16.1% lower than the national median of $69,500. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,940 and $75,050. The lowest tenth earn under $37,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $92,010.
The area has 690 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.84 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 104th of 299 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,330 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $46,940 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $58,290 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $75,050 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $92,010 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $62,010 | −10.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $69,990 | 25,800 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $62,770 | 1,490 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $62,760 | 750 | |
| 4 | Augusta | $62,610 | 1,930 | |
| 5 | Dalton | $61,780 | 540 | |
| 6 | Macon | $60,350 | 780 | |
| 7 | Hinesville | $59,440 | 140 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $59,290 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | Athens | $59,200 | 650 | |
| 10 | Albany | $58,630 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $58,290 goes as far as $60,530 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,530US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,290 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,330 to $92,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $69,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in East Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $58,290, or $28.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,500, so pay in East Georgia, GA is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in East Georgia, GA earns more than $92,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $69,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in East Georgia, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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