$86,961
Avg. Median Salary
-1% vs national
$214,490
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $86,961,
which is 1% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $214,490 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $28,160.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 80,930 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $214,490 | 1,900 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,360 | 13,500 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $168,990 | 16,620 |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | $164,650 | 7,080 |
| 5 | Sales Managers | $156,950 | 12,540 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 80,930 | $28,160 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 69,310 | $42,320 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 68,560 | $105,760 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 54,370 | $96,370 |
| 5 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 42,520 | $58,860 |
All Occupations in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $214,490 | 1,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,360 | 13,500 |
| Financial Managers | $168,990 | 16,620 |
| Marketing Managers | $164,650 | 7,080 |
| Sales Managers | $156,950 | 12,540 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $143,850 | 5,500 |
| Pharmacists | $136,260 | 6,760 |
| Software Developers | $130,830 | 35,900 |
| Lawyers | $128,910 | 17,810 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,640 | 6,280 |
| Information Security Analysts | $126,880 | 4,940 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $124,150 | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $108,570 | 8,750 |
| Physician Assistants | $107,900 | 2,670 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,340 | 2,450 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,760 | 68,560 |
| Data Scientists | $104,480 | 5,940 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,790 | 3,210 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,770 | 12,330 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,880 | 3,800 |
| Financial Analysts | $99,540 | 8,150 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,880 | 2,720 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $98,240 | 6,190 |
| Registered Nurses | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| Medical Scientists | $96,310 | 890 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $82,340 | 30,610 |
| Civil Engineers | $82,110 | 6,170 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $79,230 | 18,020 |
| Loan Officers | $78,220 | 5,550 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,940 | 4,290 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $76,080 | 12,100 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $75,190 | 23,920 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $63,630 | 28,610 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,190 | 8,950 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $60,570 | 10,740 |
| Electricians | $60,400 | 12,220 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,810 | 10,810 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,510 | 17,240 |
| Graphic Designers | $59,470 | 3,650 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,860 | 42,520 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,690 | 4,610 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $56,830 | 7,060 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $51,980 | 13,820 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $50,680 | 3,170 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,900 | 21,350 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,800 | 17,330 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,320 | 69,310 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $41,640 | 27,770 |
| Construction Laborers | $39,550 | 16,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,600 | 31,750 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $35,370 | 29,520 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,770 | 18,500 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,720 | 27,390 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,480 | 15,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,160 | 80,930 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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