SOC 51-6051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sewers, Hand — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
The median wage for Sewers, Hand in Atlanta, GA is $46,140 per year, well above the national median of $36,480.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sewers, Hand in Atlanta, GA is $46,140 per year, well above the national median of $36,480. The gap of 26.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,220 to $46,140.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 505th of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | +4.7% |
| 25th | $38,220 | +4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,140 | +26.5% |
| 75th | $46,140 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $47,160 | +29.3% |
| Mean | $42,810 | +17.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,140 goes as far as $47,913 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,913US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,140 a year, 26.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,210 to $47,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sewers, Hand in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $46,140, or $22.18 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 $36,480, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 26.5% higher. 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 Atlanta, GA earns more than $47,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,210 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.
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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