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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
Jobs paid by the hour in Atlanta
For 3 jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | $69.19 | $65.27 | 570 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $25.85 | $20.93 | 490 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $22.98 | $20.69 | 110 |
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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 $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,810, 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).
What is the average salary in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, where the average salary is $71,900 a year and the median $51,170. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Sandy Springs, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Roswell?
Roswell is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, where the average salary is $71,900 a year and the median $51,170. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Roswell, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. What a metro area includes.
- 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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