Updated May 2026 · BLS OEWS 2024 reference period
51 Highest Paying Jobs in Georgia (2026)
The highest-paying job in Georgia is Computer and Information Systems Manager with a state-aggregated median salary of $171,360 as of 2026, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data weighted across the state's 1 BLS-tracked metro. Across all 51 occupations the average median is $101,732, with 26 occupations paying a six-figure ($100K+) median. Georgia's average cost-of-living index is 99, so the average median equates to $102,760 of buying power in an average-cost U.S. metro.
Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Georgia
Ranked by state-aggregated median (50th percentile) salary, employment-weighted across Georgia's single tracked metro.
State median $171,360 · 13,500 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($171,360)
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Georgia earn $171,360 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $171,360 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $168,990 · 16,620 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($168,990)
Financial Managers in Georgia earn $168,990 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $168,990 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $164,650 · 7,080 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($164,650)
Marketing Managers in Georgia earn $164,650 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $164,650 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $156,950 · 12,540 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($156,950)
Sales Managers in Georgia earn $156,950 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $156,950 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $152,300 · 5,140 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($152,300)
Human Resources Managers in Georgia earn $152,300 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $152,300 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $143,850 · 5,500 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($143,850)
Medical and Health Services Managers in Georgia earn $143,850 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $143,850 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $136,260 · 6,760 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($136,260)
Pharmacists in Georgia earn $136,260 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $136,260 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $134,880 · 4,730 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($134,880)
Computer Network Architects in Georgia earn $134,880 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $134,880 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $131,120 · 2,470 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($131,120)
Engineers (Other)s in Georgia earn $131,120 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $131,120 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $130,830 · 35,900 jobs · top metro: Atlanta ($130,830)
Software Developers in Georgia earn $130,830 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Atlanta) pays $130,830 median, materially above the state aggregate.
Full Ranking: All 51 Tracked Occupations
| Rank | Role | Category | State Median | Top Metro | Top Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $171,360 | Atlanta | $171,360 | 13,500 |
| 2 | Financial Manager | Finance | $168,990 | Atlanta | $168,990 | 16,620 |
| 3 | Marketing Manager | Management | $164,650 | Atlanta | $164,650 | 7,080 |
| 4 | Sales Manager | Management | $156,950 | Atlanta | $156,950 | 12,540 |
| 5 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $152,300 | Atlanta | $152,300 | 5,140 |
| 6 | Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $143,850 | Atlanta | $143,850 | 5,500 |
| 7 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $136,260 | Atlanta | $136,260 | 6,760 |
| 8 | Computer Network Architect | Technology | $134,880 | Atlanta | $134,880 | 4,730 |
| 9 | Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $131,120 | Atlanta | $131,120 | 2,470 |
| 10 | Software Developer | Technology | $130,830 | Atlanta | $130,830 | 35,900 |
| 11 | Lawyer | Legal | $128,910 | Atlanta | $128,910 | 17,810 |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $128,640 | Atlanta | $128,640 | 6,280 |
| 13 | Information Security Analyst | Technology | $126,880 | Atlanta | $126,880 | 4,940 |
| 14 | Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Technology | $124,150 | Atlanta | $124,150 | 100 |
| 15 | Web Developer | Technology | $109,560 | Atlanta | $109,560 | 2,000 |
| 16 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $109,100 | Atlanta | $109,100 | 750 |
| 17 | Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $108,570 | Atlanta | $108,570 | 8,750 |
| 18 | Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $107,900 | Atlanta | $107,900 | 2,670 |
| 19 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $106,340 | Atlanta | $106,340 | 2,450 |
| 20 | General and Operations Manager | Management | $105,760 | Atlanta | $105,760 | 68,560 |
| 21 | Data Scientist | Technology | $104,480 | Atlanta | $104,480 | 5,940 |
| 22 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $103,790 | Atlanta | $103,790 | 3,210 |
| 23 | Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $102,770 | Atlanta | $102,770 | 12,330 |
| 24 | Architect | Engineering | $102,070 | Atlanta | $102,070 | 2,120 |
| 25 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $101,620 | Atlanta | $101,620 | 2,590 |
| 26 | Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $100,470 | Atlanta | $100,470 | 5,200 |
| 27 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $99,880 | Atlanta | $99,880 | 3,800 |
| 28 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $99,540 | Atlanta | $99,540 | 8,150 |
| 29 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $98,880 | Atlanta | $98,880 | 2,720 |
| 30 | Network Architect | Technology | $98,240 | Atlanta | $98,240 | 6,190 |
| 31 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $97,710 | Atlanta | $97,710 | 4,760 |
| 32 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $96,370 | Atlanta | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| 33 | Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $94,120 | Atlanta | $94,120 | 6,270 |
| 34 | Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $85,010 | Atlanta | $85,010 | 2,730 |
| 35 | Accountant | Finance | $82,340 | Atlanta | $82,340 | 30,610 |
| 36 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $82,110 | Atlanta | $82,110 | 6,170 |
| 37 | Market Research Analyst | Management | $79,230 | Atlanta | $79,230 | 18,020 |
| 38 | Loan Officer | Finance | $78,220 | Atlanta | $78,220 | 5,550 |
| 39 | Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $76,940 | Atlanta | $76,940 | 4,290 |
| 40 | Financial Examiner | Finance | $76,890 | Atlanta | $76,890 | 1,170 |
| 41 | Secondary School Teacher | Education | $76,080 | Atlanta | $76,080 | 12,100 |
| 42 | Elementary School Teacher | Education | $75,190 | Atlanta | $75,190 | 23,920 |
| 43 | Writer/Author | Creative | $72,000 | Atlanta | $72,000 | 660 |
| 44 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $66,040 | Atlanta | $66,040 | 6,620 |
| 45 | Electrician | Trades | $60,400 | Atlanta | $60,400 | 12,220 |
| 46 | Paralegal | Legal | $59,810 | Atlanta | $59,810 | 10,810 |
| 47 | Graphic Designer | Creative | $59,470 | Atlanta | $59,470 | 3,650 |
| 48 | Plumber | Trades | $58,690 | Atlanta | $58,690 | 4,610 |
| 49 | Automotive Technician | Trades | $51,980 | Atlanta | $51,980 | 13,820 |
| 50 | Carpenter | Trades | $51,390 | Atlanta | $51,390 | 6,590 |
| 51 | Welder | Trades | $49,590 | Atlanta | $49,590 | 5,720 |
Why These Roles Pay the Most in Georgia
Georgia is anchored by Atlanta's regional headquarters and logistics economy (Delta, UPS, Coca-Cola, Home Depot). Cost of living near the national average makes Atlanta's upper-percentile pay attractive on a COL-adjusted basis.
$Georgia tracks $1 BLS-published metros covering approximately $511,460 workers across the $51 occupations on this page. State-aggregated medians are employment-weighted across metros, which is the right way to read "state pay" when BLS publishes by metro. The Computer and Information Systems Manager top spot reflects Atlanta pulling the upper end of the distribution; smaller metros in Georgia typically pay 10–25% less for the same role.
Metro-by-Metro Detail
For salary data specific to one metro within Georgia, see:
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying job in Georgia is Computer and Information Systems Manager with a state median salary of $171,360. The top-paying metro for this role is Atlanta at $171,360 median. The role employs roughly 13,500 workers across Georgia.
26 of the 51 BLS-tracked occupations in Georgia have a state-aggregated median salary of $100,000 or higher. That places this state in the upper tier nationally for high-paying occupations.
Across 51 BLS-tracked occupations, the average median salary in Georgia is $101,732. The figure is employment-weighted across 1 metros, so larger occupations and larger metros contribute proportionally more. Cost-of-living-adjusted to a national-average baseline, it equates to $102,760.
BLS OEWS publishes wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area. For Georgia, this page aggregates Atlanta. Some non-MSA areas (small towns, rural counties) are excluded from OEWS metro tables but covered in BLS state-level summaries; we use metro-level data to preserve the percentile granularity.
Every wage figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program at bls.gov/oes — public domain federal survey data covering about 1.2 million U.S. employers. State aggregates are computed by employment-weighting metro-level percentile wages across the BLS-tracked metros in Georgia.
State aggregates are employment-weighted across the BLS-tracked metros in Georgia, using OEWS 2024 data.