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Average salary by job family in Brunswick
| Management | $112,050 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $101,770 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,410 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $89,470 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,120 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $85,610 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $70,670 |
| Protective Service | $68,760 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,220 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,970 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,550 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $52,420 |
| Construction and Extraction | $50,630 |
| Production | $48,300 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $47,150 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $42,660 |
| Sales and Related | $39,870 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,060 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,530 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,390 |
Highest-paying jobs in Brunswick
- Family Medicine Physicians$196,240
- Human Resources Managers$159,630
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155,130
- Financial Managers$154,940
- Personal Financial Advisors$154,270
- Lawyers$151,220
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$148,490
- Pharmacists$135,950
- Sales Managers$128,460
- Industrial Production Managers$128,200
Most common jobs in Brunswick and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,790 | $32,870 | $30,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,620 | $26,790 | $26,770 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,510 | $25,830 | $18,250 |
| Cashiers | 1,340 | $27,630 | $27,810 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,010 | $88,860 | $82,630 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,000 | $104,680 | $84,770 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 860 | $39,970 | $36,680 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 760 | $33,070 | $34,480 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 760 | $31,660 | $31,560 |
| Office Clerks, General | 710 | $40,770 | $39,810 |
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Cost of living in Brunswick
Prices in the Brunswick area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,010 therefore buys what $62,719 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $323,770, 5.0 times the median household income of $64,819.
$323,770typical home value
$64,819median household income
87.7BEA price parity
114,345metro population
Take-home pay in Brunswick
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,000 | $26,290 | $2,191 |
| Median wage | $41,940 | $34,534 | $2,878 |
| Average wage | $55,010 | $44,384 | $3,699 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,530 | $52,312 | $4,359 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Brunswick
Management17 jobs
- Human Resources Managers$160K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$155K
- Sales Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Construction Managers$127K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$127K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- Administrative Services Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$110K
- Facilities Managers$106K
- General and Operations Managers$105K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$57K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical16 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$196K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Nurse Practitioners$117K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$154K
- Compliance Officers$105K
- Loan Officers$95K
- Project Management Specialists$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Logisticians$73K
- Cost Estimators$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$61K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57K
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$71K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66K
- Electricians$63K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$57K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Carpenters$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Construction Laborers$38K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Production14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61K
- Machinists$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Bakers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Bus Drivers, School$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
Office and Administrative Support20 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$43K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$40K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39K
- Bill and Account Collectors$38K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38K
- Tellers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70K
- Insurance Sales Agents$61K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$28K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Pest Control Workers$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34K
- Concierges$32K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Recreation Workers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Bartenders$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Waiters and Waitresses$26K
Average salary in nearby cities
- Hinesville, GA$54,160 average · cost of living 94
- Savannah, GA$58,750 average · cost of living 95
- Jacksonville, FL$65,700 average · cost of living 99
- Hilton Head Island, SC$54,860 average · cost of living 98
- Valdosta, GA$49,850 average · cost of living 88
- Gainesville, FL$59,690 average · cost of living 97
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Salary in Brunswick: questions
What is a good salary in Brunswick?
Half of all workers in the Brunswick metro earn less than $41,940 and the average is $55,010. Earning more than $65,530 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Brunswick to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,054, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Brunswick?
Family Medicine Physicians ($196,240), Human Resources Managers ($159,630), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($155,130).
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 Brunswick-St. Simons, GA (15260), all occupations and 199 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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