Median DOL Salary
$85,414
Total DOL Filings
1,392
Companies Hiring
400
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Kennesaw, GA$85,414
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Kennesaw, GA is 40.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Kennesaw
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | 143 | $73,892 | Other | |
| Reflexis Systems, Inc. | 139 | $85,000 | Other | |
| BALLY GAMING INC | 73 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation | 67 | $105,479 | Other | |
| Novelis, Inc. | 53 | $106,250 | Other | |
| Mohawk Industries Inc. | 52 | $127,038 | Other | |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | 51 | $73,000 | Other | |
| LendingPoint LLC | 32 | $103,501 | Other | |
| Knapp Inc. | 29 | $75,296 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 23 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Enercon Services, Inc. | 19 | $78,750 | Other | |
| Riskonnect, Inc. | 17 | $97,440 | Other | |
| CAN CAPITAL | 16 | $79,248 | Other | |
| The Devereux Foundation | 16 | $32,375 | Other | |
| Freedom Electronics, LLC | 14 | $71,500 | Other | |
| Fabric.com, Inc. | 14 | $109,000 | Other | |
| IT Division INC | 13 | $70,179 | Other | |
| Carrier Corporation | 12 | $94,911 | Other | |
| CPC Technologies LLC | 12 | $91,000 | Other | |
| Ibase Consulting of Fairfield County, LLC | 12 | $76,565 | Other | |
| Orasi Software, Inc. | 11 | $92,800 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 11 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| INDEGENE HEALTHCARE LLC | 10 | $75,000 | Other | |
| INDEGENE TOTAL THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT INC. | 10 | N/A | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 10 | $90,646 | Staffing |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Kennesaw
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $111,628 | -29.9% | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $103,232 | -39% | 21 |
| Industrial Engineers | $92,500 | -6.1% | 14 |
| Sales Managers | $88,000 | -41.2% | 9 |
| Materials Scientists | $85,166 | +4.6% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $81,500 | -15.8% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,707 | -24.4% | 12 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $78,000 | -18.1% | 14 |
| Materials Engineers | $71,500 | -26.6% | 14 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $70,671 | -4.4% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,500 | -15.5% | 22 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $67,984 | -9.9% | 14 |
| Environmental Engineers | $54,642 | -42.5% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,424 | -40.8% | 11 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $35,000 | -11.1% | 5 |
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 Kennesaw, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Kennesaw, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $111,628 | $122,668 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $103,232 | $113,441 |
| Industrial Engineers | $92,500 | $101,648 |
| Sales Managers | $88,000 | $96,703 |
| Materials Scientists | $85,166 | $93,589 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Kennesaw, GA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Kennesaw, 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.