State Median Salary
$82,549
Total DOL Filings
192,843
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National average = 100
Georgia vs National Average
Georgia
$82,549
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Georgia median DOL salary is +66.8% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Georgia
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 87,574 | $86,247 | Infosys Limited |
| Alpharetta, GA | 39,343 | $83,619 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. |
| Cumming, GA | 6,373 | $92,445 | Corpteq Solutions, Inc. |
| Duluth, GA | 5,997 | $77,786 | Allied Informatics, Inc |
| Norcross, GA | 4,695 | $70,192 | Tek Associates, LLC |
| JOHNS CREEK, GA | 3,339 | $92,713 | Macy's Systems and Technology, Inc. |
| Marietta, GA | 3,336 | $84,659 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited |
| Suwanee, GA | 3,319 | $80,046 | Smartsoft International Inc |
| Savannah, GA | 2,392 | $77,441 | SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 2,055 | $73,677 | ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., |
Top Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Type | Local Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys Limited | Staffing Firm | 7,142 | $77,487 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 6,355 | $69,200 | |
| Capgemini America Inc | Staffing Firm | 5,251 | $85,900 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | Staffing Firm | 4,016 | $76,752 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Staffing Firm | 3,274 | $90,646 |
| Accenture LLP | Staffing Firm | 2,926 | $85,342 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Staffing Firm | 2,786 | $87,173 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 2,413 | $105,645 | |
| Emory University | 2,258 | $62,077 | |
| IBM India Private Limited | Staffing Firm | 2,036 | $74,825 |
| CAPGEMINI U.S. LLC | Staffing Firm | 1,854 | $91,624 |
| FPL Food, LLC | 1,662 | $30,202 | |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc. | Staffing Firm | 1,381 | $80,300 |
| IBM Corporation | Staffing Firm | 1,373 | $96,595 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,334 | $137,503 | |
| HCL America INC | Staffing Firm | 1,267 | $84,115 |
| Wipro Limited | Staffing Firm | 1,208 | $72,301 |
| South Georgia Pecan Company | 1,164 | $19,635 | |
| Manhattan Associates, Inc. | 1,148 | $101,088 | |
| Smartsoft International Inc | 1,103 | $60,000 | |
| JCG Foods of Georgia, LLC | 1,042 | $26,000 | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 999 | $70,000 | |
| Pyramid Consulting, Inc. | 974 | $89,500 | |
| UST Global Inc | 954 | $71,074 | |
| Equifax Inc. | 947 | $111,429 |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Georgia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $224,211 | N/A | 6 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $185,000 | +200.2% | 5 |
| Chief Executives | $171,080 | -15.2% | 133 |
| Data Scientists | $141,250 | +37.6% | 6 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +24.3% | 175 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -33.6% | 53 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,000 | +47.7% | 159 |
| Software Developers | $117,915 | -8.5% | 131 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $114,566 | -27.9% | 146 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,318 | -33% | 1,283 |
| Pharmacists | $112,840 | -14.8% | 108 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,278 | -12.5% | 8 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $110,000 | +17.7% | 13 |
| Marketing Managers | $109,699 | -31.1% | 298 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,350 | +5.8% | 164 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $109,033 | -23.7% | 282 |
| Optometrists | $102,000 | -21.4% | 8 |
| Financial Managers | $100,350 | -38.6% | 204 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,000 | -10.4% | 71 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $100,000 | -14.2% | 35 |
BLS Wage Survey - Georgia
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $159,790 | 130 |
| Marketing Managers | $159,180 | 9,180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,920 | 3,720 |
| Sales Managers | $149,570 | 18,110 |
| Podiatrists | $145,580 | 150 |
| Orthodontists | $143,080 | N/A |
| Aerospace Engineers | $142,910 | 3,060 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $141,200 | 870 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $139,990 | 3,290 |
| Commercial Pilots | $139,350 | 920 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Georgia?
Georgia has a cost of living index of
91.0 (national average = 100), meaning it is
9.0% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Georgia has the purchasing power equivalent of
$109,890 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $224,211 | $246,385 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $185,000 | $203,297 |
| Chief Executives | $171,080 | $188,000 |
| Data Scientists | $141,250 | $155,220 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $142,857 |
Salary Trend in Georgia
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Georgia
Physicians, All Other in Georgia
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Georgia
Chief Executives in Georgia
Data Scientists in Georgia
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Georgia
Dentists, General in Georgia
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Georgia
Software Developers in Georgia
Compare Georgia to Another State
See how Georgia stacks up against other states.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.