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Average salary by job family in Athens
| Management | $113,500 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,300 |
| Legal | $89,100 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $80,850 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,430 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,250 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $73,250 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $53,970 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,310 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,130 |
| Protective Service | $50,930 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $50,780 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $46,880 |
| Production | $46,350 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,730 |
| Sales and Related | $42,950 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,410 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,720 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,710 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,520 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,120 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,080 |
Highest-paying jobs in Athens
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$348,400
- Family Medicine Physicians$271,990
- Physicians, All Other$235,110
- Chief Executives$230,770
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$220,490
- Dentists, General$185,270
- Marketing Managers$163,200
- Personal Financial Advisors$161,570
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,430
- Financial Managers$158,600
Most common jobs in Athens and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,490 | $25,370 | $24,220 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,810 | $32,240 | $29,240 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,400 | $88,160 | $82,200 |
| Cashiers | 2,120 | $27,840 | $28,130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,030 | $26,880 | $21,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,880 | $41,600 | $41,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,830 | $107,920 | $81,830 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,830 | $44,040 | $39,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,800 | $38,500 | $38,210 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,570 | $35,250 | $34,600 |
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Cost of living in Athens
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $53,670 therefore buys what $57,498 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $373,118, 5.9 times the median household income of $62,897.
$373,118typical home value
$62,897median household income
93.3BEA price parity
218,190metro population
Take-home pay in Athens
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,700 | $26,064 | $2,172 |
| Median wage | $41,220 | $33,992 | $2,833 |
| Average wage | $53,670 | $43,374 | $3,615 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,480 | $50,014 | $4,168 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Athens
Management22 jobs
- Chief Executives$231K
- Marketing Managers$163K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$159K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158K
- Purchasing Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Human Resources Managers$135K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$130K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$110K
- Managers, All Other$109K
- General and Operations Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Education Administrators, All Other$96K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$72K
- Food Service Managers$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$348K
- Family Medicine Physicians$272K
- Physicians, All Other$235K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$220K
- Dentists, General$185K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Pharmacists$126K
- Veterinarians$124K
- Nurse Practitioners$123K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Respiratory Therapists$83K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78K
- Athletic Trainers$77K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surgical Technologists$65K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$64K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Surgical Assistants$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Paramedics$48K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Microbiologists$124K
- Chemists$112K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$105K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$82K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Urban and Regional Planners$67K
- Biological Technicians$65K
- Social Science Research Assistants$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$45K
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$162K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$97K
- Project Management Specialists$89K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Loan Officers$74K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Compliance Officers$68K
- Logisticians$67K
- Fundraisers$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$64K
- Human Resources Specialists$62K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$60K
- Budget Analysts$60K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$51K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$48K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$113K
- Database Administrators$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$96K
- Data Scientists$87K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80K
- Computer Systems Analysts$75K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$65K
- Operations Research Analysts$64K
- Computer User Support Specialists$53K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Clergy$61K
- Social Workers, All Other$60K
- Healthcare Social Workers$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50K
- Counselors, All Other$48K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$39K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$38K
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Electricians$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$51K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Glaziers$46K
- Carpenters$45K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Construction Laborers$41K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$59K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$46K
- Security Guards$38K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$52K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$33K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$31K
Educational Instruction and Library24 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$57K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48K
- Tutors$45K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28K
Production26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Printing Press Operators$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Food Batchmakers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Bakers$29K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Procurement Clerks$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Insurance Sales Agents$102K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$52K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$82K
- Skincare Specialists$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Childcare Workers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Massage Therapists$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$32K
- Pharmacy Aides$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$50K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Bartenders$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$25K
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Salary in Athens: questions
What is a good salary in Athens?
Half of all workers in the Athens metro earn less than $41,220 and the average is $53,670. Earning more than $62,480 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Athens to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,041, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Athens?
Emergency Medicine Physicians ($348,400), Family Medicine Physicians ($271,990), Physicians, All Other ($235,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020), all occupations and 303 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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