Median DOL Salary
$86,247
Total DOL Filings
87,574
Companies Hiring
7,829
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Atlanta, GA$86,247
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Atlanta, GA is 41.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Atlanta
Highest-Paying Occupations in Atlanta
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $185,000 | +200.2% | 5 |
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | -13.3% | 47 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $155,000 | +94% | 71 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $142,000 | +35.7% | 76 |
| Data Scientists | $137,500 | +34% | 5 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $127,500 | +25.1% | 8 |
| Dentists, General | $124,800 | -36.3% | 5 |
| Sales Managers | $124,238 | -16.9% | 51 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $120,000 | -24.5% | 43 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $116,418 | -6.3% | 10 |
| Pharmacists | $113,360 | -14.4% | 11 |
| Marketing Managers | $112,200 | -29.5% | 153 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,843 | -34.5% | 887 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,300 | +5.7% | 132 |
| Software Developers | $109,283 | -15.2% | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $107,133 | -34.5% | 102 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $101,797 | +8.9% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +5% | 41 |
| Lawyers | $100,000 | -20.8% | 54 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $98,400 | -11.9% | 34 |
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 Atlanta, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Atlanta, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $185,000 | $203,297 |
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | $192,308 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $155,000 | $170,330 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $142,000 | $156,044 |
| Data Scientists | $137,500 | $151,099 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.