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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Georgia
- Atlanta$56,350
- Savannah$51,210
- Athens$50,500
- Gainesville$50,050
- Augusta$49,520
- Macon$48,180
- Valdosta$47,440
- Warner Robins$46,190
- Columbus$45,640
- Albany$43,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $56,350 | $51,890 | $45,350 | $45,394 | 100 |
| Savannah | $51,210 | $46,440 | $38,360 | $41,520 | 95 |
| Athens | $50,500 | $46,250 | $37,440 | $40,985 | 93 |
| Gainesville | $50,050 | $45,310 | $37,230 | $40,646 | 97 |
| Augusta | $49,520 | $44,700 | $37,220 | $40,247 | 92 |
| Macon | $48,180 | $44,810 | $37,470 | $39,237 | 89 |
| Valdosta | $47,440 | $44,220 | $35,850 | $38,679 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $46,190 | $44,870 | $37,170 | $37,737 | 94 |
| Columbus | $45,640 | $39,450 | $36,060 | $37,323 | 89 |
| Albany | $43,460 | $39,670 | $32,090 | $35,680 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 29-2081.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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