SOC 51-6099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other — Georgia
Georgia · 2 metro areas compared
At $36,510, median pay for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other in Georgia tracks the national median of $37,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,510, median pay for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other in Georgia tracks the national median of $37,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,930 to $41,980.
The area has 1,900 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 4.47 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Georgia ranks number 24th out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $36,510. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 655th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | −15.0% |
| 25th | $31,930 | −14.4% |
| Median (50th) | $36,510 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $41,980 | +12.6% |
| 90th | $43,920 | +17.8% |
| Mean | $37,430 | +0.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $36,510 goes as far as $37,913 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,913US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,510 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,680 to $43,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $36,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $36,510, or $17.55 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 $37,280, so pay in Georgia is 2.1% 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 Georgia earns more than $43,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,680 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 $36,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,900 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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