Median DOL Salary
$83,619
Total DOL Filings
39,343
Companies Hiring
4,169
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Alpharetta, GA$83,619
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Alpharetta, GA is 37.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Alpharetta
Highest-Paying Occupations in Alpharetta
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $171,080 | -15.2% | 23 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $140,000 | +25.4% | 7 |
| Software Developers | $137,000 | +6.3% | 21 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $121,525 | -23.5% | 14 |
| Marketing Managers | $119,500 | -24.9% | 22 |
| Financial Managers | $118,000 | -27.8% | 19 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,502 | -31.1% | 158 |
| Sales Managers | $112,993 | -24.5% | 17 |
| Managers, All Other | $104,500 | -13.5% | 6 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $102,211 | -1.1% | 17 |
| Materials Scientists | $99,800 | +22.6% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $90,500 | -27.2% | 6 |
| General and Operations Managers | $90,126 | -9.7% | 22 |
| Chemists | $85,500 | -9.9% | 6 |
| Materials Engineers | $85,000 | -12.7% | 7 |
| Sales Engineers | $83,533 | -21.1% | 83 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $81,224 | -35.3% | 79 |
| Industrial Engineers | $81,164 | -17.6% | 38 |
| Electrical Engineers | $81,141 | -22.1% | 151 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | N/A | 256 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Georgia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Georgia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $229,190 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,190 | 1,160 |
| Anesthesiologists | $206,890 | 600 |
| Chief Executives | $201,750 | 5,440 |
| Dentists, General | $195,820 | 3,260 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $194,210 | 80 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $174,600 | 970 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,170 | 17,560 |
| Financial Managers | $163,450 | 22,720 |
| Pediatricians, General | $162,290 | 850 |
Salary Trend in Alpharetta, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Alpharetta, GA has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $171,080 | $188,000 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $140,000 | $153,846 |
| Software Developers | $137,000 | $150,549 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $121,525 | $133,544 |
| Marketing Managers | $119,500 | $131,319 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Alpharetta, GA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Alpharetta, GA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.