Median DOL Salary
$63,272
Total DOL Filings
155
Companies Hiring
23
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Tifton, GA$63,272
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Tifton, GA is 3.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Tifton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exlabesa Extrusion Tifton, Inc | 68 | $25,501 | Other | |
| The University of Georgia | 29 | $54,000 | Other | |
| Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC | 17 | $90,771 | Other | |
| COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES INC | 16 | $67,850 | Other | |
| ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE | 9 | $52,059 | Other | |
| TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | 7 | $254,000 | Other | |
| University of Georgia | 3 | $70,491 | Other | |
| Californians for Equal Rights Foundation | 2 | $60,000 | Other | |
| LUMINUS DIAGNOSTICS, LLC | 2 | $74,229 | Other | |
| United Diagnostics Lab, LLC | 2 | $70,000 | Other | |
| TIFT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | 1 | $41,585 | Other | |
| Hospital Authority of Tift County Georgia | 1 | $260,000 | Other | |
| OISHII JAPANESE GRILL,LLC | 1 | $50,669 | Other | |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 1 | $92,000 | Other | |
| Fidus Global, LLC | 1 | $83,450 | Other | |
| TIFT COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 1 | $231,000 | Other | |
| QUALITY PRODUCE LLC | 1 | $65,666 | Other | |
| Eisner Advisory Group LLC | 1 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | 1 | $115,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Tifton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,439 | -18.8% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,562 | -35.7% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $63,669 | -34.2% | 5 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $45,000 | -40.2% | 13 |
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 Tifton, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Tifton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,439 | $93,889 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,562 | $72,046 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $63,669 | $69,966 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $45,000 | $49,451 |
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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.