Median DOL Salary
$77,441
Total DOL Filings
2,392
Companies Hiring
307
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Savannah, GA$77,441
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Savannah, GA is 27.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Savannah
Highest-Paying Occupations in Savannah
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $147,900 | +40.3% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $118,150 | -25.7% | 17 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $114,500 | -19.9% | 253 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,168 | -1% | 13 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $92,290 | -12.9% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $88,611 | +19.9% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,500 | -20.4% | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $78,346 | -19.1% | 84 |
| Materials Engineers | $77,128 | -20.8% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $73,528 | -26.3% | 11 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,007 | -9.9% | 18 |
| Engineers, All Other | $71,000 | -38.7% | 47 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,000 | -18.6% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapists | $61,984 | -37.2% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $58,261 | -27.3% | 13 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,157 | -29.1% | 47 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $52,000 | -29.1% | 24 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $49,923 | -47.1% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,000 | -23.8% | 15 |
| Interior Designers | $47,684 | -22.9% | 6 |
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 Savannah, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Savannah, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $147,900 | $162,527 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $118,150 | $129,835 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $114,500 | $125,824 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,168 | $113,371 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $92,290 | $101,418 |
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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.