Median DOL Salary
$57,654
Total DOL Filings
545
Companies Hiring
73
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Covington, GA$57,654
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Covington, GA is 5.4% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Covington
Highest-Paying Occupations in Covington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $56,243 | -41.9% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,000 | -20.7% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,902 | -40.2% | 9 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,811 | -31.4% | 8 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $40,300 | -45.1% | 73 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $18,720 | -49.5% | 21 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $17,680 | -50.8% | 12 |
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 Covington, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Covington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $56,243 | $61,806 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,000 | $56,044 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,902 | $52,640 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,811 | $48,144 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $40,300 | $44,286 |
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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.