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Average salary by job family in Atlanta
| Legal | $153,260 |
|---|---|
| Management | $148,880 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $117,280 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $116,410 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,400 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $94,380 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $91,770 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $80,200 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,320 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $65,510 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,320 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $59,570 |
| Construction and Extraction | $58,770 |
| Sales and Related | $56,400 |
| Protective Service | $53,580 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,440 |
| Production | $48,140 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,680 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,050 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,970 |
Highest-paying jobs in Atlanta
- Surgeons, All Other$502,110
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$477,580
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$340,040
- Chief Executives$326,650
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$320,230
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$309,080
- Physicians, All Other$282,090
- Family Medicine Physicians$281,650
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$272,830
- Physicians, Pathologists$258,250
Most common jobs in Atlanta and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 84,970 | $35,050 | $32,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 80,730 | $28,340 | $27,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 78,460 | $41,680 | $39,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 69,320 | $141,560 | $111,410 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,990 | $44,870 | $42,710 |
| Registered Nurses | 56,460 | $99,760 | $100,490 |
| Cashiers | 51,180 | $30,470 | $30,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 50,970 | $38,980 | $36,160 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 45,880 | $26,870 | $18,460 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 43,720 | $96,810 | $80,020 |
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Cost of living in Atlanta
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,900 therefore buys what $71,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $382,938, 4.4 times the median household income of $86,338.
$382,938typical home value
$86,338median household income
100.1BEA price parity
6,176,937metro population
Take-home pay in Atlanta
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,030 | $30,834 | $2,570 |
| Median wage | $51,170 | $41,490 | $3,458 |
| Average wage | $71,900 | $56,572 | $4,714 |
| 75th percentile wage | $82,140 | $63,265 | $5,272 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta
Legal7 jobs
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$327K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$193K
- Financial Managers$192K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$180K
- Sales Managers$179K
- Human Resources Managers$173K
- Purchasing Managers$172K
- Marketing Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$164K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$164K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$155K
- Public Relations Managers$154K
- Training and Development Managers$150K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$148K
- General and Operations Managers$142K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$141K
- Managers, All Other$141K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Fundraising Managers$136K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- Facilities Managers$132K
- Construction Managers$127K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- Emergency Management Directors$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101K
- Education Administrators, All Other$99K
- Funeral Home Managers$97K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$89K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$82K
- Lodging Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$166K
- Database Architects$148K
- Software Developers$136K
- Information Security Analysts$134K
- Computer Network Architects$130K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$121K
- Data Scientists$120K
- Computer Systems Analysts$120K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$119K
- Statisticians$118K
- Database Administrators$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$107K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$102K
- Web Developers$98K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$92K
- Operations Research Analysts$87K
- Computer User Support Specialists$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical62 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$502K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$340K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$320K
- Physicians, All Other$282K
- Family Medicine Physicians$282K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$273K
- Physicians, Pathologists$258K
- Anesthesiologists$256K
- Psychiatrists$249K
- Nurse Anesthetists$242K
- Dermatologists$235K
- Dentists, General$218K
- Orthodontists$174K
- Podiatrists$172K
- Medical Dosimetrists$162K
- Pediatricians, General$150K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$135K
- Veterinarians$134K
- Optometrists$129K
- Nurse Midwives$121K
- Physician Assistants$108K
- Occupational Therapists$106K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$105K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Radiation Therapists$103K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$102K
- Registered Nurses$100K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$98K
- Audiologists$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Dental Hygienists$97K
- Respiratory Therapists$95K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Genetic Counselors$84K
- Acupuncturists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$82K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$79K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Athletic Trainers$78K
- Surgical Assistants$75K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Therapists, All Other$70K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Exercise Physiologists$66K
- Paramedics$66K
- Recreational Therapists$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$63K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Chiropractors$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$41K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$147K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$146K
- Nuclear Engineers$136K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$118K
- Engineers, All Other$116K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$115K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$114K
- Chemical Engineers$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$114K
- Materials Engineers$110K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Environmental Engineers$102K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$98K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$94K
- Landscape Architects$85K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$80K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$73K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$72K
- Surveyors$70K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Drafters, All Other$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$154K
- Financial Risk Specialists$119K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$112K
- Management Analysts$111K
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Insurance Underwriters$104K
- Budget Analysts$99K
- Accountants and Auditors$98K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97K
- Financial Examiners$96K
- Credit Analysts$92K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$91K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$88K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$87K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Labor Relations Specialists$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Compliance Officers$83K
- Human Resources Specialists$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Logisticians$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Training and Development Specialists$77K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63K
- Credit Counselors$59K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science34 jobs
- Physicists$178K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$135K
- Economists$133K
- Microbiologists$113K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$112K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$108K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$105K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$104K
- Chemists$102K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$99K
- Materials Scientists$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$98K
- School Psychologists$96K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$93K
- Social Science Research Assistants$91K
- Urban and Regional Planners$89K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$84K
- Conservation Scientists$81K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$81K
- Life Scientists, All Other$80K
- Foresters$79K
- Epidemiologists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$74K
- Historians$73K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$70K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$69K
- Forensic Science Technicians$68K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Food Science Technicians$60K
- Biological Technicians$56K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media34 jobs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$309K
- Art Directors$118K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$116K
- Producers and Directors$103K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$101K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$97K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$95K
- Public Relations Specialists$90K
- Writers and Authors$88K
- Editors$85K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$85K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$84K
- Technical Writers$84K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$82K
- Interior Designers$80K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$80K
- Lighting Technicians$79K
- Designers, All Other$78K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$77K
- Music Directors and Composers$71K
- Craft Artists$70K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$70K
- Audio and Video Technicians$69K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$69K
- Graphic Designers$68K
- Film and Video Editors$67K
- Interpreters and Translators$63K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$63K
- Photographers$61K
- Broadcast Technicians$60K
- Coaches and Scouts$57K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$40K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$33K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$109K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$86K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$85K
- Social Workers, All Other$83K
- Counselors, All Other$80K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Clergy$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60K
- Religious Workers, All Other$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Educational Instruction and Library58 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$153K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Instructional Coordinators$88K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$82K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$82K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$81K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$77K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$77K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Archivists$69K
- Curators$67K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$62K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$62K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$61K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Tutors$53K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$42K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair40 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$95K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$92K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Avionics Technicians$83K
- Riggers$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$79K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$72K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$72K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Millwrights$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$58K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$48K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$47K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Bicycle Repairers$32K
Transportation and Material Moving35 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$478K
- Air Traffic Controllers$176K
- Commercial Pilots$148K
- Transportation Inspectors$104K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$87K
- Flight Attendants$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Crane and Tower Operators$66K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$65K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Traffic Technicians$57K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$56K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$45K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Parking Attendants$29K
- Passenger Attendants$28K
Construction and Extraction36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85K
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Boilermakers$69K
- Electricians$62K
- Sheet Metal Workers$60K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$57K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$57K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$57K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$56K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$56K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$56K
- Carpet Installers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$54K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Carpenters$52K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$50K
- Pipelayers$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Helpers--Roofers$48K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$47K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
- Fence Erectors$42K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$126K
- Sales Engineers$109K
- Insurance Sales Agents$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$96K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Advertising Sales Agents$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Travel Agents$52K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Telemarketers$39K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Protective Service21 jobs
- Bailiffs$118K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$81K
- Fish and Game Wardens$80K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$66K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$52K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Firefighters$50K
- Animal Control Workers$44K
- Security Guards$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
- School Bus Monitors$30K
Office and Administrative Support50 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Brokerage Clerks$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Desktop Publishers$57K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$56K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$49K
- File Clerks$48K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Telephone Operators$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$43K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Word Processors and Typists$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
Production85 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$111K
- Gas Plant Operators$86K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$63K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$63K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$61K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$59K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Machinists$57K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$56K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$55K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$50K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$47K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Food Batchmakers$47K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$45K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Tire Builders$44K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Sewers, Hand$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Woodworkers, All Other$42K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Furniture Finishers$41K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$36K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$77K
- Agricultural Inspectors$49K
- Logging Equipment Operators$47K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$43K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$38K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$74K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$53K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$53K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Phlebotomists$49K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$42K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Orderlies$38K
- Psychiatric Aides$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Medical Transcriptionists$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$45K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service26 jobs
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$137K
- Costume Attendants$89K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$58K
- Embalmers$56K
- Tour and Travel Guides$55K
- Animal Trainers$53K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$52K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Barbers$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$35K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$33K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$32K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$30K
- Shampooers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Bartenders$30K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$27K
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Salary in Atlanta: questions
What is a good salary in Atlanta?
Half of all workers in the Atlanta metro earn less than $51,170 and the average is $71,900. Earning more than $82,140 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Atlanta to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $70,792, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Atlanta?
Surgeons, All Other ($502,110), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($477,580), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($340,040).
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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060), all occupations and 685 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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