Median DOL Salary
$79,723
Total DOL Filings
771
Companies Hiring
301
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Decatur, GA$79,723
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Decatur, GA is 30.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Decatur
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Technologies LLC | 65 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Emory University | 52 | $62,077 | Other | |
| Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. | 43 | $84,871 | Other | |
| TARU LLC | 43 | $67,500 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 39 | $71,760 | Other | |
| INDUSTEK GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC | 25 | $72,000 | Other | |
| MARKS STUDIOS LLC | 23 | $63,773 | Other | |
| PMR Georgia Holding LLC | 22 | $200,000 | Other | |
| Rodney A. Johnson, Inc. | 21 | $27,300 | Other | |
| Mind Craft Technologies Inc | 20 | $61,327 | Other | |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC | 17 | $79,000 | Other | |
| Aristocrat Technologies Inc. | 15 | $106,078 | Other | |
| Emory Healthcare, Inc. | 13 | $75,192 | Other | |
| GLOBAL TEACHERS RESEARCH & RESOURCES INC | 11 | $39,150 | Other | |
| Think Development Systems | 9 | $70,000 | Other | |
| The Montessori School at Emory, Inc. | 8 | $52,344 | Other | |
| DEKALB COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD | 8 | $138,715 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 8 | $105,645 | Other | |
| ANDRITZ Inc. | 8 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Rush Refunds, Inc. | 7 | $49,587 | Other | |
| Saviynt, Inc. | 7 | $102,752 | Other | |
| CCP NORTH AMERICA | 7 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Agnes Scott College Inc. | 7 | $52,125 | Other | |
| DDK, INC | 6 | $43,951 | Other | |
| Voltex Technologies, Inc | 6 | $80,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Decatur
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,480 | -27.9% | 8 |
| Chemists | $79,000 | -16.8% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | -27.7% | 12 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $67,096 | -15.1% | 6 |
| Mathematicians | $63,773 | N/A | 7 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $63,500 | -22.5% | 12 |
| Sales Engineers | $61,651 | -41.8% | 6 |
| Chemical Engineers | $60,000 | -41.4% | 7 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $58,415 | -8.6% | 19 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $53,500 | -43.8% | 6 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $51,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,902 | -40.2% | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,400 | -25.3% | 13 |
| Biological Technicians | $43,610 | -12.7% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $40,000 | -47% | 10 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,650 | -45.9% | 8 |
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 Decatur, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Decatur, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,480 | $99,429 |
| Chemists | $79,000 | $86,813 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | $76,923 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $67,096 | $73,732 |
| Mathematicians | $63,773 | $70,080 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Decatur, GA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Decatur, 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.