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Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Careers in Atlanta, GA: pay and employment for 617 occupations.

BLS reports occupational wages for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12060), which includes Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Roswell and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Atlanta city limits.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · metropolitan statistical area
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In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area (CBSA 12060), BLS OEWS counted 2,889,670 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,170 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($275,820), Physicians, All Other ($275,080), Family Medicine Physician ($259,320). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (84,970), Fast Food and Counter Workers (80,730), Material Handler (78,460).

Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area at 100.1 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 0% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Atlanta, GA.

At a glance

Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers

Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).

Highest-paying

  1. CEO$275,820 median · 2,350 employed
  2. Physicians, All Other$275,080 median · 5,170 employed
  3. Family Medicine Physician$259,320 median · 2,060 employed
  4. Dentist$222,690 median · 1,710 employed
  5. Air Traffic Controller$186,640 median · 810 employed
  6. IT Manager$177,970 median · 14,430 employed
  7. Financial Manager$171,240 median · 15,660 employed
  8. Sales Manager$166,920 median · 12,080 employed
  9. Compensation and Benefits Managers$166,100 median · 760 employed
  10. Purchasing Manager$165,910 median · 2,590 employed

Largest occupations

  1. Sales Associate84,970 employed · $32,850 median
  2. Fast Food and Counter Workers80,730 employed · $27,780 median
  3. Material Handler78,460 employed · $39,020 median
  4. Operations Manager69,320 employed · $111,410 median
  5. Customer Service Representative59,990 employed · $42,710 median
  6. Registered Nurse56,460 employed · $100,490 median
  7. Cashier51,180 employed · $30,010 median
  8. Stocker50,970 employed · $36,160 median
  9. Server45,880 employed · $18,460 median
  10. Business Operations Specialists, All Other43,720 employed · $80,020 median

Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree

BLS typical entry-level education (national).

  1. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$127,520 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  2. Aircraft Mechanic$98,300 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
  3. First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90,140 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  4. Avionics Technician$89,180 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
  5. Lineman$83,570 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  6. First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$81,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  7. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,500 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  8. Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  9. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,310 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  10. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$78,190 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.

Occupations in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
OccupationMean (metro)Typical entry educationU.S. outlook 2025–35
Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$32,850U.S. $35,410$35,05084,970No formal educational credential-0.3%
Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$27,780U.S. $31,200$28,34080,730No formal educational credential+5.8%
Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,020U.S. $40,240$41,68078,460No formal educational credential+1.8%
Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$111,410U.S. $105,770$141,56069,320Bachelor's degree+5.0%
Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$42,710U.S. $44,770$44,87059,990High school diploma or equivalent-5.3%
Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$100,490U.S. $97,550$99,76056,460Bachelor's degree+5.6%
CashierSOC 41-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$30,010U.S. $32,880$30,47051,180No formal educational credential-6.5%
StockerSOC 53-7065 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,160U.S. $37,330$38,98050,970No formal educational credential+8.9%
ServerSOC 35-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$18,460U.S. $35,230$26,87045,880No formal educational credential+2.0%
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$80,020U.S. $83,050$96,81043,720Bachelor's degree+3.9%
Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$59,100U.S. $58,640$59,40041,830Postsecondary nondegree award+3.8%
Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$43,330U.S. $45,010$44,30040,710High school diploma or equivalent-6.0%
Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$132,960U.S. $135,980$135,87036,300Bachelor's degree+10.2%
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,950U.S. $69,990$89,54033,900High school diploma or equivalent+2.7%
JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$35,940U.S. $36,840$36,12030,900No formal educational credential+2.2%
AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$85,820U.S. $83,680$97,92030,150Bachelor's degree+5.0%
Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$29,920U.S. $35,800$31,88029,400n/an/a
Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,230U.S. $37,390$35,78029,040No formal educational credential+12.1%
Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$44,710U.S. $46,420$47,16028,750No formal educational credential+1.5%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,240U.S. $44,080$43,73028,580High school diploma or equivalent+5.4%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$64,990U.S. $72,080$81,00027,650High school diploma or equivalent-0.9%
Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$101,220U.S. $101,860$110,99026,870Bachelor's degree+10.1%
Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$69,990U.S. $69,500$74,23025,800High school diploma or equivalent+0.1%
Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,270U.S. $47,540$45,96025,280High school diploma or equivalent-6.0%
Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,630U.S. $49,590$53,28025,190High school diploma or equivalent+4.2%
Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$130,340U.S. $141,900$141,09024,490Bachelor's degree+4.9%
Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$76,570U.S. $63,970$73,94023,370Bachelor's degree-0.4%
CNASOC 31-1131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,350U.S. $42,260$40,57023,260Postsecondary nondegree award+2.6%
Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,960U.S. $44,650$41,54022,970n/an/a
Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$35,150U.S. $38,020$38,79022,730High school diploma or equivalent+0.9%
Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,370U.S. $45,930$46,11022,590High school diploma or equivalent+4.8%
BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$51,170U.S. $50,670$53,83022,480Some college, no degree-5.6%
Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,400U.S. $102,320$110,72021,060Bachelor's degree+6.7%
RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,410U.S. $75,940$81,32020,920Bachelor's degree+6.4%
Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,300U.S. $48,520$53,95020,200High school diploma or equivalent-3.7%
Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$79,030U.S. $78,760$88,20019,920Bachelor's degree+7.0%
LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$138,210U.S. $159,670$206,95018,760Doctoral or professional degree+4.7%
Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$29,500U.S. $36,780$31,72017,230n/an/a
Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,090U.S. $35,320$35,39017,060No formal educational credential-3.0%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$80,500U.S. $79,920$85,45016,920High school diploma or equivalent+5.0%
Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,060U.S. $45,690$44,97016,910Postsecondary nondegree award+12.9%
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,290U.S. $62,890$67,43016,900n/an/a
Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$42,010U.S. $47,120$43,15016,460No formal educational credential+7.3%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$44,850U.S. $45,260$46,32016,280High school diploma or equivalent-7.6%
IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,110U.S. $61,860$69,56015,980Some college, no degree-3.5%
ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,530U.S. $38,010$37,73015,710High school diploma or equivalent-1.7%
Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$171,240U.S. $166,570$191,69015,660Bachelor's degree+9.7%
Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$44,960U.S. $44,860$50,51015,350High school diploma or equivalent+6.3%
LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,500U.S. $39,150$40,02015,300No formal educational credential+4.7%
High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,210U.S. $72,040$73,69014,830Bachelor's degree-0.2%
IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$177,970U.S. $175,140$193,24014,430Bachelor's degree+15.8%
Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,770U.S. $78,000$78,68013,830High school diploma or equivalent-5.5%
Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$108,730U.S. $116,580$119,04013,750Bachelor's degree+5.1%
Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$75,490U.S. $64,370$73,16013,650Bachelor's degree-0.4%
ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,650U.S. $63,190$62,02013,430High school diploma or equivalent+9.2%
Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$28,840U.S. $34,980$29,71013,220High school diploma or equivalent-2.0%
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,310U.S. $79,860$83,78012,920High school diploma or equivalent+4.1%
MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$51,450U.S. $50,620$59,39012,310Postsecondary nondegree award+5.0%
Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$166,920U.S. $148,270$179,01012,080Bachelor's degree+4.5%
Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,340U.S. $41,670$37,86012,070Bachelor's degree+2.0%
Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$41,080U.S. $38,770$42,96012,020High school diploma or equivalent+7.9%
HostSOC 35-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$28,560U.S. $31,200$27,80011,940No formal educational credential+3.4%
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$71,310U.S. $74,450$74,18011,730High school diploma or equivalent+1.8%
Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,910U.S. $76,210$63,30011,310High school diploma or equivalent+3.5%
School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,310U.S. $47,920$43,97011,190High school diploma or equivalent+0.7%
Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$40,970U.S. $40,110$43,53010,720High school diploma or equivalent+0.8%
Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,870U.S. $38,140$46,90010,630Associate's degree+4.5%
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,140U.S. $77,710$85,25010,450n/an/a
Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$34,010U.S. $36,280$35,42010,350No formal educational credential-5.0%
ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$64,080U.S. $62,890$76,56010,290Associate's degree-0.3%
Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$71,330U.S. $69,280$77,14010,280Bachelor's degree+10.8%
Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$72,090U.S. $76,590$74,59010,060High school diploma or equivalent+0.0%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$29,470U.S. $33,980$31,8209,880No formal educational credential+5.3%
LPNSOC 29-2061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,060U.S. $64,400$64,8909,710Postsecondary nondegree award+3.0%
Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,990U.S. $62,280$101,8109,660High school diploma or equivalent+3.3%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$63,610U.S. $78,660$96,4109,530Bachelor's degree+1.4%
BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$23,350U.S. $34,340$29,7309,370No formal educational credential+5.0%
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,310U.S. $59,650$60,6709,370High school diploma or equivalent-1.3%
InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,870U.S. $48,570$50,0209,260High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$72,810U.S. $80,730$82,8609,170Bachelor's degree+3.8%
HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$33,580U.S. $35,510$33,9309,030No formal educational credential+0.6%
Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$113,230U.S. $114,130$132,4409,000Bachelor's degree+5.2%
Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$618,090U.S. $232,140$477,5808,700Bachelor's degree+8.3%
Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,430U.S. $59,850$52,1008,360High school diploma or equivalent+4.6%
Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$119,090U.S. $105,850$119,7008,300Bachelor's degree+7.9%
Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,020U.S. $45,750$45,4207,930High school diploma or equivalent+6.4%
Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$100,830U.S. $102,740$111,5407,740Bachelor's degree+7.2%
Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$119,590U.S. $114,990$127,3507,470Bachelor's degree+9.1%
LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,570U.S. $82,320$78,7107,420Bachelor's degree+17.6%
Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,870U.S. $66,140$62,1607,420Bachelor's degree-0.2%
Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,530U.S. $41,300$44,2507,130No formal educational credential+3.0%
Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$26,940U.S. $30,890$28,5007,100No formal educational credential+0.6%
HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,970U.S. $61,010$60,4607,060Postsecondary nondegree award+10.9%
Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$31,690U.S. $35,830$34,3107,040No formal educational credential+3.9%
Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$55,490U.S. $46,800$56,9507,000High school diploma or equivalent+3.5%
Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,730U.S. $52,830$67,9106,960High school diploma or equivalent+1.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$90,140U.S. $87,520$96,5006,880High school diploma or equivalent+0.5%
Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$108,940U.S. $120,230$120,2306,820Bachelor's degree+34.6%
DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$31,780U.S. $34,810$31,1006,780No formal educational credential-1.0%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,530U.S. $62,930$70,7406,750n/an/a
Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$163,500U.S. $166,790$171,4806,700Bachelor's degree+6.9%
Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,210U.S. $48,070$48,5206,700Postsecondary nondegree award+7.4%
School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,730U.S. $64,330$72,7506,550Master's degree+2.9%
Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,320U.S. $48,500$52,7506,500High school diploma or equivalent-0.1%
Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$76,700U.S. $69,990$88,7306,380High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$50,680U.S. $60,580$51,6106,380High school diploma or equivalent+3.9%
FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,300U.S. $59,280$50,4106,350Postsecondary nondegree award+3.7%
Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$137,260U.S. $123,860$163,6106,300Bachelor's degree+24.2%
Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$88,000U.S. $100,840$100,7506,270Bachelor's degree+6.4%
System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$101,000U.S. $99,130$106,0306,140Bachelor's degree-4.1%
PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$139,870U.S. $140,910$139,2506,120Doctoral or professional degree+5.2%
Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,000U.S. $64,520$65,7806,120High school diploma or equivalent+17.8%
ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$30,090U.S. $35,360$32,7506,010High school diploma or equivalent+12.1%
Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$132,500U.S. $132,300$134,9605,950Master's degree+41.0%
Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,270U.S. $61,770$66,3405,940High school diploma or equivalent+3.6%
Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$133,890U.S. $134,050$129,8805,880Bachelor's degree+7.7%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,880U.S. $59,350$64,2805,880n/an/a
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,960U.S. $65,120$77,1905,860n/an/a
Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$26,960U.S. $32,150$27,0405,860No formal educational credential+3.7%
CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$34,640U.S. $35,790$44,6305,760Postsecondary nondegree award+7.7%
Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$59,400U.S. $60,550$61,2905,690No formal educational credential-0.3%
Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,580U.S. $69,390$70,0305,590High school diploma or equivalent+5.8%
Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$76,340U.S. $76,690$90,9905,550Bachelor's degree+1.1%
Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,960U.S. $47,160$52,2105,530High school diploma or equivalent+7.3%
PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,380U.S. $63,800$60,0205,470High school diploma or equivalent+6.8%
Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,940U.S. $38,630$43,8005,450No formal educational credential+3.0%
HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$161,250U.S. $149,280$173,4205,300Bachelor's degree+5.5%
QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$105,800U.S. $104,300$107,3005,270Bachelor's degree+5.7%
WelderSOC 51-4121 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,630U.S. $53,750$53,3105,240High school diploma or equivalent+2.4%
Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$275,080U.S. $265,930$282,0905,170Doctoral or professional degree+3.4%
UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$95,430U.S. $81,370$104,3205,090Bachelor's degree-3.8%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,860U.S. $44,390$54,7705,040High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$102,300U.S. $102,440$109,6404,800Bachelor's degree+12.4%
BakerSOC 51-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,140U.S. $37,160$36,1804,760No formal educational credential+5.5%
Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,920U.S. $74,750$90,2404,750Bachelor's degree+1.8%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$42,320U.S. $43,220$43,9404,720High school diploma or equivalent+4.1%
Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$100,370U.S. $98,100$96,9904,710Associate's degree+8.0%
Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,990U.S. $105,070$154,3904,690Bachelor's degree+1.4%
Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,520U.S. $77,440$87,7504,660Master's degree+1.6%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$31,850U.S. $35,070$31,7304,620High school diploma or equivalent+1.8%
Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$131,490U.S. $129,180$133,8904,550Bachelor's degree+21.0%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,610U.S. $49,230$54,8304,470High school diploma or equivalent+2.6%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$127,520U.S. $107,230$141,3204,460High school diploma or equivalent+6.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,860U.S. $106,040$90,2504,460High school diploma or equivalent+3.3%
Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,080U.S. $36,560$37,1204,420High school diploma or equivalent+4.3%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,530U.S. $54,210$50,2404,380High school diploma or equivalent+1.6%
Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,440U.S. $39,390$42,4504,340High school diploma or equivalent+2.7%
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$70,790U.S. $63,890$74,3304,300Postsecondary nondegree award-3.3%
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,710U.S. $58,260$62,9604,260High school diploma or equivalent-15.9%
Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,440U.S. $102,760$104,7504,250Doctoral or professional degree+11.9%
Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,650U.S. $45,130$48,3904,230Postsecondary nondegree award+22.3%
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,080U.S. $37,450$37,7404,170No formal educational credential+2.8%
PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$105,270U.S. $105,870$112,5504,160Master's degree-0.3%
Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,280U.S. $67,880$67,6304,130Master's degree+8.5%
Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,680U.S. $62,960$67,6504,060Bachelor's degree-1.7%
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,720U.S. $59,550$56,3303,990Bachelor's degree+4.4%
Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$80,710U.S. $80,110$82,2903,990Associate's degree+5.0%
TutorSOC 25-3041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,180U.S. $43,350$52,7903,980Some college, no degree-0.2%
Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$111,810U.S. $135,880$108,0803,970Master's degree+21.1%
Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. $120,630not published3,910Bachelor's degree+9.9%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$126,330U.S. $104,920$126,3503,860Bachelor's degree+1.2%
Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$79,950U.S. $90,360$103,2003,840Bachelor's degree+4.0%
Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$28,200U.S. $35,150$28,7703,810No formal educational credential+2.0%
Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,360U.S. $43,030$44,3903,750High school diploma or equivalent-13.2%
Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$82,870U.S. $78,740$86,5103,740Bachelor's degree-3.1%
Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$41,340U.S. $45,930$44,2603,690High school diploma or equivalent+7.4%
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,930U.S. $50,340$52,1603,690High school diploma or equivalent-0.7%
Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,350U.S. $47,030$49,0203,680High school diploma or equivalent-10.4%
Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$54,290U.S. $50,290$62,8103,590Postsecondary nondegree award+5.9%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,730U.S. $65,510$64,0403,480High school diploma or equivalent+6.7%
Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$50,140U.S. $61,160$56,9603,470Bachelor's degree+5.8%
Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,920U.S. $45,250$44,6703,430High school diploma or equivalent+5.5%
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$130,880U.S. $107,310$170,5403,370Doctoral or professional degree+17.9%
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$35,020U.S. $37,290$36,2103,350No formal educational credential+7.1%
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$25,000U.S. $50,890$32,2303,340Bachelor's degree+1.8%
Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,510U.S. $88,940$87,2903,250Bachelor's degree+11.9%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,280U.S. $49,230$53,9803,240High school diploma or equivalent-1.9%
Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,720U.S. $76,220$91,8003,110Associate's degree+1.2%
EMTSOC 29-2042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,500U.S. $44,470$47,2703,090Postsecondary nondegree award+5.8%
Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$102,020U.S. $104,110$113,9903,070Bachelor's degree+11.2%
DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$69,900U.S. $93,790$78,1503,070High school diploma or equivalent+0.2%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,200U.S. $49,100$51,6803,020High school diploma or equivalent+3.2%
Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$72,410U.S. $74,690$73,4803,020High school diploma or equivalent+0.0%
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$40,620U.S. $45,850$44,6002,970n/an/a
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,840U.S. $49,690$48,3002,950No formal educational credential+2.1%
Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,380U.S. $58,940$51,8002,910High school diploma or equivalent-7.4%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$32,170U.S. $34,890$31,8602,900No formal educational credential+4.3%
Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,110U.S. $38,150$37,4102,880High school diploma or equivalent+9.1%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,310U.S. $46,330$47,9102,840High school diploma or equivalent-10.5%
Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,750U.S. $47,320$56,8102,810Bachelor's degree+6.1%
Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$33,560U.S. $35,360$35,3502,800No formal educational credential+4.5%
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,960U.S. $58,430$58,8302,800High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,950U.S. $51,140$60,7402,790Postsecondary nondegree award+7.8%
PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,370U.S. $45,230$48,9502,790Postsecondary nondegree award+6.8%
Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$98,300U.S. $79,870$95,1602,770Postsecondary nondegree award+5.4%
Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$31,040U.S. $35,670$33,4902,770No formal educational credential+3.8%
Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$122,570U.S. $122,930$116,4202,750Bachelor's degree+3.7%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$50,770U.S. $58,470$55,6802,750No formal educational credential-5.3%
Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$55,690U.S. $54,890$61,6702,690High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,750U.S. $52,260$54,6602,680High school diploma or equivalent+6.2%
Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$95,520U.S. $82,280$94,7202,670Associate's degree+8.5%
LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$83,570U.S. $95,320$86,0402,660High school diploma or equivalent+10.3%
Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,690U.S. $62,680$74,1802,650Bachelor's degree-0.3%
Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$44,610U.S. $45,780$45,2502,650High school diploma or equivalent-8.7%
Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$127,660U.S. $126,060$136,1602,630Bachelor's degree+2.6%
Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,570U.S. $77,640$81,7502,630Doctoral or professional degree+2.0%
Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$165,910U.S. $148,080$172,0302,590Bachelor's degree+4.0%
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,780U.S. $45,670$47,2502,590High school diploma or equivalent-7.3%
Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,430U.S. $59,050$51,2002,590High school diploma or equivalent+4.1%
Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$112,450U.S. $64,070$109,3502,580Bachelor's degree+5.6%
Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,910U.S. $40,140$40,7702,570No formal educational credential+2.4%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,300U.S. $38,300$40,0102,560No formal educational credential+5.7%
Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,180U.S. $74,260$75,8402,550Bachelor's degree-0.2%
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$133,060U.S. $115,210$134,8402,530Master's degree+5.5%
Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,780U.S. $42,290$46,5902,530High school diploma or equivalent+6.5%
MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,270U.S. $58,750$57,0102,500High school diploma or equivalent+1.0%
Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,870U.S. $80,390$89,5102,480Bachelor's degree+7.2%
Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$72,490U.S. $67,190$80,4902,430Bachelor's degree+2.7%
Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$52,080U.S. $48,280$63,9802,430High school diploma or equivalent+1.1%
Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,080U.S. $48,700$47,8802,430High school diploma or equivalent+3.4%
Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$102,860U.S. $97,870$97,2302,410Master's degree+16.6%
Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,300U.S. $81,100$86,9602,400Bachelor's degree+4.1%
Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,570U.S. $64,650$68,3302,400Postsecondary nondegree award+5.0%
ChefSOC 35-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$74,660U.S. $62,470$73,8402,370High school diploma or equivalent+6.6%
CEOSOC 11-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$275,820U.S. $213,990$326,6502,350Bachelor's degree+3.2%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,930U.S. $48,250$52,6902,350High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$162,410U.S. $171,270$164,0502,330Bachelor's degree+5.5%
Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$51,340U.S. $50,020$51,8702,320High school diploma or equivalent-2.4%
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,750U.S. $57,020$51,1802,290No formal educational credential+1.6%
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$77,750U.S. $66,810$77,3102,200Bachelor's degree-0.4%
Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$74,180U.S. $66,150$79,5802,170Associate's degree+5.2%
Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$106,160U.S. $100,330$106,2002,120Master's degree+14.8%
UsherSOC 39-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$33,540U.S. $32,910$32,0802,120No formal educational credential+0.9%
Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$139,500U.S. $139,500$147,5002,110Bachelor's degree+9.4%
Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,130U.S. $74,330$61,9302,110High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,160U.S. $56,730$51,7102,090Bachelor's degree+5.5%
Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$259,320U.S. $244,180$281,6502,060Doctoral or professional degree+3.3%
Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$61,050U.S. $64,820$72,0702,050High school diploma or equivalent-7.2%
Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,970U.S. $37,710$38,7802,030High school diploma or equivalent+3.4%
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,240U.S. $58,040$51,4502,030High school diploma or equivalent+3.6%
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$76,490U.S. $93,530$76,0601,980Postsecondary nondegree award+3.7%
Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,120U.S. $46,680$45,2001,950High school diploma or equivalent-2.9%
ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,330U.S. $99,280$117,5601,940Bachelor's degree+4.3%
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,530U.S. $48,560$49,2401,940High school diploma or equivalent+5.3%
Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,660U.S. $39,680$38,7901,920No formal educational credential+5.5%
Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,000U.S. $39,070$39,1301,920High school diploma or equivalent-8.2%
LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$31,860U.S. $33,580$32,6301,910No formal educational credential+5.5%
UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$118,190U.S. $104,000$121,3501,890Bachelor's degree+6.0%
FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$76,490U.S. $72,550$77,9701,870Bachelor's degree+5.5%
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,780U.S. $64,950$62,2101,820Associate's degree+3.2%
LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,460U.S. $68,270$80,2901,810Master's degree+2.6%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,060U.S. $48,590$51,4301,810High school diploma or equivalent+6.3%
Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$43,610U.S. $41,340$46,6601,810High school diploma or equivalent-25.5%
Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$110,950U.S. $104,620$111,1201,780Bachelor's degree-0.1%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,100U.S. $55,570$59,0301,760High school diploma or equivalent-5.2%
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,230U.S. $55,940$58,0301,750High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,500U.S. $49,910$47,7301,750n/an/a
EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,320U.S. $45,330$51,9601,720Postsecondary nondegree award+8.8%
Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$91,620U.S. $90,150$94,8501,710Bachelor's degree+18.5%
DentistSOC 29-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$222,690U.S. $170,950$218,1801,710Doctoral or professional degree+5.7%
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,350U.S. $62,370$63,4901,700Bachelor's degree-1.0%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,150U.S. $50,270$46,8601,690High school diploma or equivalent-3.6%
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,570U.S. $47,720$55,0401,680High school diploma or equivalent+0.7%
Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$90,000U.S. $95,200$99,2601,670Bachelor's degree+1.6%
DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,170U.S. $53,040$49,4801,670High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$30,130U.S. $35,100$29,5501,640High school diploma or equivalent-1.9%
File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,700U.S. $43,600$48,3101,640High school diploma or equivalent-15.8%
Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$40,220U.S. $42,670$43,2501,630High school diploma or equivalent+0.6%
VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$128,980U.S. $130,100$133,9401,610Doctoral or professional degree+9.4%
Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,880U.S. $50,160$51,6301,600High school diploma or equivalent+0.2%
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$87,180U.S. $62,280$95,9101,570Associate's degree+4.4%
Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$66,770U.S. $66,770$62,3101,570High school diploma or equivalent-4.2%
Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$128,620U.S. $104,590$147,5001,550Master's degree+1.8%
Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,750U.S. $61,800$60,1601,550High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,150U.S. $45,570$44,5201,540Postsecondary nondegree award+21.4%
Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$120,410U.S. $106,660$132,2101,530Bachelor's degree+4.6%
Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,340U.S. $60,850$59,9401,530High school diploma or equivalent-1.9%
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,130U.S. $39,630$42,4701,510High school diploma or equivalent+5.3%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$27,280U.S. $35,840$29,4201,500No formal educational credential+5.5%
Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$50,380U.S. $49,500$52,3201,500High school diploma or equivalent+0.8%
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,940U.S. $42,910$41,8101,490Bachelor's degree+2.7%
ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$61,940U.S. $60,600$65,5901,490Postsecondary nondegree award+5.7%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,180U.S. $48,990$48,0101,470High school diploma or equivalent-6.1%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$52,160U.S. $60,020$56,6501,460High school diploma or equivalent-5.7%
Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$44,740U.S. $47,380$46,0201,450Associate's degree+9.4%
Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$23,850U.S. $41,600$29,5101,440High school diploma or equivalent+5.9%
RooferSOC 47-2181 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,100U.S. $55,440$49,7901,440No formal educational credential+5.3%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,980U.S. $47,810$49,1301,440Some college, no degree-3.0%
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$79,250U.S. $74,310$78,2201,410Associate's degree+3.7%
Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$104,850U.S. $117,330$118,9401,400Bachelor's degree+7.4%
Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$135,350U.S. $130,220$146,3801,400Bachelor's degree+3.7%
EditorSOC 27-3041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,680U.S. $77,920$85,1701,380Bachelor's degree-1.1%
Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$88,940U.S. $96,590$90,6801,380Associate's degree+13.9%
OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$51,890U.S. $47,260$56,3501,380High school diploma or equivalent+4.2%
Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,720U.S. $39,200$41,9301,380High school diploma or equivalent+8.0%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,990U.S. $60,070$57,4801,380High school diploma or equivalent+6.8%
Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$74,730U.S. $68,380$70,0001,370Associate's degree+23.0%
Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,770U.S. $50,610$50,8301,360Associate's degree-6.2%
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,100U.S. $39,280$37,7901,360High school diploma or equivalent-7.2%
Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,720U.S. $36,670$36,9501,360No formal educational credential-15.1%
Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,390U.S. $44,580$39,5001,350Postsecondary nondegree award-6.4%
PainterSOC 47-2141 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,570U.S. $49,400$50,4601,340No formal educational credential+3.0%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,370U.S. $47,180$42,3301,330High school diploma or equivalent+0.6%
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,780U.S. $46,380$46,8801,310High school diploma or equivalent-4.8%
Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$80,750U.S. $83,510$91,9501,300Bachelor's degree-4.3%
School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$99,110U.S. $95,990$96,0601,300Master's degree+0.8%
Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,810U.S. $54,240$54,6301,280High school diploma or equivalent+5.8%
OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,410U.S. $38,290$38,3001,280High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$101,910U.S. $100,390$105,3201,260Bachelor's degree-7.3%
Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,240U.S. $67,960$75,0401,250n/an/a
Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$99,230U.S. $124,900$109,3101,250Bachelor's degree+2.8%
Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$87,490U.S. $103,410$108,4101,240Doctoral or professional degree+12.6%
Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$136,490U.S. $146,910$154,2601,220Bachelor's degree+5.7%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,700U.S. $63,820$63,4101,220Bachelor's degree-0.3%
Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$52,180U.S. $58,100$69,3101,220Postsecondary nondegree award+3.9%
Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,610U.S. $58,450$53,1701,220Postsecondary nondegree award+15.3%
TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$40,040U.S. $35,450$39,1101,210No formal educational credential-21.4%
ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. $130,000not published1,200Bachelor's degree+9.2%
Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$111,480U.S. $114,850$117,9301,190Bachelor's degree+4.2%
Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$99,880U.S. $91,640$98,5101,170Bachelor's degree+1.9%
Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$61,270U.S. $66,270$61,9001,170Bachelor's degree+3.0%
Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$87,820U.S. $82,220$99,0601,160Bachelor's degree+6.1%
Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$32,830U.S. $37,180$37,0301,140No formal educational credential+2.8%
TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,420U.S. $60,170$63,4401,130Bachelor's degree+2.0%
Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,710U.S. $61,660$55,1601,130Associate's degree+12.6%
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,290U.S. $59,300$59,4501,120Bachelor's degree-3.1%
Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,650U.S. $94,160$96,2701,110Bachelor's degree+9.3%
Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$27,190U.S. $35,760$32,8701,110Postsecondary nondegree award+9.2%
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$43,870U.S. $38,670$42,4401,110High school diploma or equivalent-10.3%
SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$57,260U.S. $75,440$69,7101,100Bachelor's degree+5.8%
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$42,000U.S. $45,920$44,5201,100High school diploma or equivalent-10.4%
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,650U.S. $42,360$41,0101,100High school diploma or equivalent+2.4%
JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$85,040U.S. $62,200$95,4701,090Bachelor's degree-5.9%
Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$43,710U.S. $46,170$45,7701,090Some college, no degree-17.5%
Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,740U.S. $72,110$76,5901,060Associate's degree-0.3%
ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$52,000U.S. $79,200$58,7101,060Doctoral or professional degree+8.7%
Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,430U.S. $47,700$52,7001,060High school diploma or equivalent+10.8%
NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,710U.S. $76,400$78,5201,050Bachelor's degree+7.7%
ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$34,070U.S. $38,950$35,7401,050High school diploma or equivalent+2.6%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$67,370U.S. $74,090$66,0401,050Postsecondary nondegree award+0.3%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,190U.S. $44,350$47,3501,040High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$63,650U.S. $62,130$63,9401,020No formal educational credential-0.3%
Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$134,750U.S. $133,000$149,5901,010Bachelor's degree+6.4%
MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$100,180U.S. $95,480$98,4001,010Associate's degree+7.7%
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$37,370U.S. $43,380$40,8001,010High school diploma or equivalent-2.5%
PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,560U.S. $49,000$50,2101,000No formal educational credential-3.1%
Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$93,590U.S. $92,650$97,800990Bachelor's degree+3.8%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,610U.S. $78,190$79,190990Associate's degree+2.4%
Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,440U.S. $61,990$90,820990Bachelor's degree+5.0%
Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,080U.S. $51,220$58,050980High school diploma or equivalent+5.5%
Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$34,990U.S. $38,100$37,430980No formal educational credential+3.5%
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,440U.S. $45,950$45,330980High school diploma or equivalent-7.1%
Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$41,930U.S. $42,240$44,490960High school diploma or equivalent+3.5%
Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$137,680U.S. $122,570$134,890930Bachelor's degree+2.1%
PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,670U.S. $44,660$61,210930High school diploma or equivalent-0.7%
Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$64,060U.S. $69,250$76,290920High school diploma or equivalent+3.8%
Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,880U.S. $75,350$58,690920Doctoral or professional degree+2.5%
Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$97,160U.S. $98,920$97,760910Bachelor's degree+4.7%
CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$239,200 or moreU.S. $496,010$239,200 or more910Doctoral or professional degree+4.8%
Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$41,850U.S. $42,670$45,470900No formal educational credential-1.0%
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$88,610U.S. $101,110$93,170890Bachelor's degree-0.2%
Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,140U.S. $90,390$83,890890Bachelor's degree+0.8%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,090U.S. $66,270$80,580880Bachelor's degree-0.4%
Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$79,800U.S. $68,020$81,420880Associate's degree+15.9%
Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$40,150U.S. $50,260$42,480880High school diploma or equivalent+3.4%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,900U.S. $50,690$51,720880High school diploma or equivalent-9.4%
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,190U.S. $65,790$101,910850Postsecondary nondegree award+5.1%
New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,620U.S. $47,670$48,210850High school diploma or equivalent-6.5%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$61,140U.S. $66,120$67,440840Associate's degree+3.1%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$79,010U.S. $78,620$82,460830Master's degree+2.2%
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,870U.S. $39,460$43,310830High school diploma or equivalent+2.2%
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,850U.S. $78,350$73,150820Associate's degree+2.8%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,500U.S. $60,280$59,960820Master's degree+10.3%
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,780U.S. $47,880$49,130820High school diploma or equivalent+2.3%
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6063 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,790U.S. $39,530$44,100820High school diploma or equivalent-13.7%
Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$108,280U.S. $99,080$117,330810Doctoral or professional degree+5.9%
Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$186,640U.S. $148,080$176,190810Associate's degree+1.7%
Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,890U.S. $50,580$52,120800High school diploma or equivalent-8.1%
Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,130U.S. $53,830$58,410800High school diploma or equivalent+0.0%
Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,950U.S. $42,540$55,650790High school diploma or equivalent+3.0%
Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,260U.S. $71,900$82,570780Bachelor's degree+2.3%
Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$97,090U.S. $100,580$104,190770Doctoral or professional degree+11.7%
AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$226,830U.S. $391,490$255,750770Doctoral or professional degree+3.6%
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$46,120U.S. $53,340$48,370770High school diploma or equivalent-0.9%
Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$166,100U.S. $149,230$179,540760Bachelor's degree+1.1%
Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,240U.S. $89,320$89,100750Master's degree+3.9%
Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,430U.S. $48,430$49,710750High school diploma or equivalent+4.8%
Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,450U.S. $77,930$70,290740Bachelor's degree+12.6%
Tire BuildersSOC 51-9197 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,570U.S. $57,390$43,710740High school diploma or equivalent+0.8%
ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$97,930U.S. $91,240$102,070730Bachelor's degree+6.4%
Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,550U.S. $61,560$73,970730High school diploma or equivalent+19.4%
Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,510U.S. $40,130$37,900730No formal educational credential+2.0%
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,730U.S. $50,140$47,580730High school diploma or equivalent-8.3%
PastorSOC 21-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$65,150U.S. $60,810$65,660720Bachelor's degree+2.4%
Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$33,570U.S. $35,240$32,160720High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,660U.S. $45,760$46,630710High school diploma or equivalent+1.5%
Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,210U.S. $40,960$40,510700High school diploma or equivalent-14.9%
Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,700U.S. $49,610$55,010690High school diploma or equivalent-5.9%
Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$28,330U.S. $40,410$34,680680Postsecondary nondegree award-4.4%
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$61,580U.S. $77,970$65,790680High school diploma or equivalent-2.5%
Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$46,810U.S. $39,990$53,280680High school diploma or equivalent+4.2%
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$107,780U.S. $96,980$118,110660Doctoral or professional degree+4.9%
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$79,490U.S. $80,250$77,130660Doctoral or professional degree+17.1%
Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,910U.S. $68,080$65,770660High school diploma or equivalent+3.8%
Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$89,180U.S. $82,280$83,200650Postsecondary nondegree award+9.4%
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$80,140U.S. $51,610$67,670640High school diploma or equivalent-5.7%
MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$109,320U.S. $87,990$113,080630Bachelor's degree+6.2%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,050U.S. $55,090$53,510630Associate's degree+6.9%
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,460U.S. $57,430$55,670630High school diploma or equivalent+1.0%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$33,260U.S. $35,660$35,080620No formal educational credential-2.4%
IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,090U.S. $62,780$53,100620High school diploma or equivalent+3.1%
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$73,660U.S. $78,760$77,450610Doctoral or professional degree+0.0%
Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$96,820U.S. $107,110$102,080590Bachelor's degree+6.3%
Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$78,180U.S. $72,300$74,150590Associate's degree+21.5%
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersSOC 51-6091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$58,980U.S. $46,350$54,250590High school diploma or equivalent-3.3%
Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$86,590U.S. $95,420$86,230580Bachelor's degree+2.1%
Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,560U.S. $64,950$78,020580Bachelor's degree+1.2%
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$54,730U.S. $49,120$57,470580No formal educational credential+2.4%
ActorSOC 27-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. not publishednot published570Some college, no degree+0.0%
Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,310U.S. $42,290$42,530570High school diploma or equivalent-17.5%
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,220U.S. $38,760$41,950560High school diploma or equivalent-13.6%
Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$146,880U.S. $123,220$148,320560Postsecondary nondegree award+5.2%
JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$144,790U.S. $153,990$137,140550Doctoral or professional degree+2.8%
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$107,110U.S. $84,620$121,740550Doctoral or professional degree+7.3%
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$39,610U.S. $42,770$41,140550High school diploma or equivalent-1.0%
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,500U.S. $59,920$65,670540Associate's degree+3.1%
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$132,210U.S. $109,270$152,520540Doctoral or professional degree+7.8%
Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,320U.S. $38,120$55,130540n/an/a
Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,330U.S. $55,720$59,370540High school diploma or equivalent+6.4%
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$45,790U.S. $46,570$47,260540High school diploma or equivalent-0.9%
Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$100,220U.S. $161,740$114,280530Bachelor's degree+9.1%
Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$101,100U.S. $112,860$110,140530Bachelor's degree+7.5%
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,540U.S. $79,940$81,580530Doctoral or professional degree+1.7%
Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,160U.S. $37,680$39,530530High school diploma or equivalent-0.7%
Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,170U.S. $58,650$55,330520High school diploma or equivalent+2.1%
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,120U.S. $70,720$62,900520High school diploma or equivalent+1.6%
ShampooersSOC 39-5093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$27,890U.S. $32,600$28,490520No formal educational credential+5.6%
Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$127,370U.S. $125,470$135,510510Bachelor's degree+5.4%
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$88,410U.S. $79,520$95,670510Bachelor's degree+6.0%
Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$36,580U.S. $37,360$39,720510High school diploma or equivalent-5.6%
Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$83,500U.S. $109,910$83,110510High school diploma or equivalent+5.7%
MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$64,160U.S. $65,700$64,620510High school diploma or equivalent+0.9%
Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$38,870U.S. $41,220$40,960510No formal educational credential-13.1%
Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,360U.S. $71,550$80,620500Associate's degree-6.0%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. not publishednot published490No formal educational credential+4.7%
WriterSOC 27-3043 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,990U.S. $76,910$87,510490Bachelor's degree-0.3%
Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$75,740U.S. $73,620$84,620490High school diploma or equivalent+3.9%
Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,080U.S. $44,910$37,530490High school diploma or equivalent+1.9%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$59,670U.S. $58,930$59,560490No formal educational credential+2.5%
Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$31,200U.S. $35,680$34,490480High school diploma or equivalent+2.6%
Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$107,640U.S. $92,100$104,340480High school diploma or equivalent+2.2%
Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,550U.S. $45,280$56,610470Bachelor's degree+1.5%
CRNASOC 29-1151 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$239,060U.S. $236,590$242,060470Master's degree+9.7%
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,660U.S. $52,600$58,030470Postsecondary nondegree award+4.8%
OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$128,830U.S. $136,570$129,460450Doctoral or professional degree+9.5%
Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,280U.S. $50,960$48,610450High school diploma or equivalent+4.2%
Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$79,490U.S. $50,860$80,060440Master's degree+5.9%
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$82,450U.S. $80,340$91,890440Doctoral or professional degree+4.0%
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$67,150U.S. $74,340$71,650430High school diploma or equivalent+4.3%
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,190U.S. $43,960$54,730430High school diploma or equivalent-9.7%
Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,830U.S. $60,390$59,680420Associate's degree+4.9%
Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,350U.S. $58,340$54,110410High school diploma or equivalent+5.1%
Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$239,200 or moreU.S. $358,550$239,200 or more400Doctoral or professional degree+4.0%
Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,640U.S. $36,910$39,610400High school diploma or equivalent-6.4%
RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$75,670U.S. $62,640$79,480400High school diploma or equivalent+3.9%
Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,110U.S. $64,050$62,360400Postsecondary nondegree award-9.2%
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,970U.S. $46,170$46,580400High school diploma or equivalent+5.8%
StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$115,590U.S. $105,650$118,080390Master's degree+11.0%
Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,840U.S. $64,920$70,710390Doctoral or professional degree+2.8%
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$72,440U.S. $117,860$97,330390Doctoral or professional degree+0.0%
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,630U.S. $60,190$56,550390High school diploma or equivalent+3.6%
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,580U.S. $47,920$47,160390High school diploma or equivalent-8.9%
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,290U.S. $35,060$30,740390No formal educational credential-15.7%
Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,070U.S. $45,650$44,210390High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$64,080U.S. $52,230$59,110380Bachelor's degree+3.3%
Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,500U.S. $63,520$67,460380Associate's degree-7.3%
Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,680U.S. $65,750$68,060380High school diploma or equivalent-7.6%
Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,500U.S. $42,420$40,730380No formal educational credential-2.6%
Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$146,560U.S. $133,660$154,720370Bachelor's degree-3.7%
EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$70,880U.S. $87,220$77,070370Master's degree+18.7%
Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$63,840U.S. $72,060$68,030370Bachelor's degree+13.3%
Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$79,580U.S. $76,580$81,820370Bachelor's degree+1.9%
Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,720U.S. $66,800$74,850370Postsecondary nondegree award+6.1%
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,590U.S. $50,080$42,740370High school diploma or equivalent-7.4%
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,080U.S. $48,540$48,900370High school diploma or equivalent-1.7%
Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$76,250U.S. $74,990$96,860360Bachelor's degree+1.3%
Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$66,140U.S. $62,520$77,960360Master's degree+12.7%
BarberSOC 39-5011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,750U.S. $38,210$48,320360Postsecondary nondegree award+3.3%
Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$31,250U.S. $39,320$37,420360No formal educational credential+0.2%
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsSOC 45-2041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,450U.S. $35,730$38,020360No formal educational credential-3.4%
Agricultural TechniciansSOC 19-4012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$54,380U.S. $49,630$52,000350Associate's degree+5.4%
Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,990U.S. $51,850$55,290350High school diploma or equivalent+12.7%
Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,260U.S. $40,450$45,760350High school diploma or equivalent+5.6%
MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$55,660U.S. $55,010$57,830340Associate's degree+3.0%
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$84,770U.S. $76,400$81,490330High school diploma or equivalent+1.9%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$46,490U.S. $46,550$47,130330High school diploma or equivalent-10.8%
Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$107,970U.S. $88,720$104,790320Bachelor's degree+6.2%
Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$53,370U.S. $57,510$55,730320Bachelor's degree+7.4%
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$86,930U.S. $98,070$101,570320Doctoral or professional degree+2.5%
Artists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-1019 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$122,570U.S. $71,240$116,070320No formal educational credential+2.0%
Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$49,420U.S. $59,570$59,790320Associate's degree-3.1%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$25,460U.S. $32,640$29,780320High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,500U.S. $47,450$48,800320High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$103,900U.S. $101,370$105,030310Associate's degree+4.4%
Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$43,140U.S. $48,150$48,550310High school diploma or equivalent-10.5%
Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$52,000U.S. $50,990$56,550310High school diploma or equivalent+1.9%
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,510U.S. $37,280$39,370310High school diploma or equivalent-13.4%
Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$75,980U.S. $79,870$84,530300Bachelor's degree+4.4%
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$70,990U.S. $74,510$76,910300Associate's degree+1.3%
Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$102,620U.S. $93,250$108,730300Doctoral or professional degree+2.3%
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$80,980U.S. $85,020$91,770300Doctoral or professional degree+2.7%
Logging Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-4022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,020U.S. $49,740$47,070300High school diploma or equivalent-3.8%
AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$76,110U.S. $102,030$76,910290Bachelor's degree-0.3%
MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. not publishednot published290No formal educational credential+0.3%
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$65,190U.S. $81,390$72,440280Bachelor's degree+7.4%
Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$99,860U.S. $105,310$103,180280Associate's degree+2.8%
PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$276,960U.S. $281,870$248,530280Doctoral or professional degree+7.2%
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,930U.S. $38,630$42,480280High school diploma or equivalent-26.0%
Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,190U.S. $49,450$50,760280High school diploma or equivalent+1.5%
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,740U.S. $47,340$69,960270Bachelor's degree-7.6%
OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$354,000U.S. $292,910$320,230270Doctoral or professional degree+1.7%
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,870U.S. $46,860$45,460270No formal educational credential+3.7%
Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,350U.S. $47,980$42,430270No formal educational credential+5.6%
Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$40,170U.S. $41,590$41,240270High school diploma or equivalent-0.3%
Subway and Streetcar OperatorsSOC 53-4041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$59,570U.S. $86,380$56,270270High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$70,180U.S. $101,920$84,140260Bachelor's degree+5.1%
Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$80,000U.S. $72,420$84,310260Postsecondary nondegree award-0.1%
Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,640U.S. $61,960$64,930260Bachelor's degree+4.8%
Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$57,290U.S. $52,000$59,190260High school diploma or equivalent+9.7%
Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$119,380U.S. $102,040$110,750260High school diploma or equivalent-5.1%
Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$87,010U.S. $76,870$93,600250Associate's degree-3.4%
History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,510U.S. $83,820$92,960250Doctoral or professional degree+0.0%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$79,690U.S. $65,030$76,980250Bachelor's degree-0.5%
Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$32,970U.S. $37,080$32,030250High school diploma or equivalent-3.0%
Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,710U.S. $43,780$41,930250No formal educational credential-1.7%
Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$93,240U.S. $117,790$98,270240Bachelor's degree+8.3%
Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,230U.S. $37,640$41,020240Associate's degree+2.7%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,180U.S. $103,020$92,090240Postsecondary nondegree award+9.7%
UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,630U.S. $46,340$49,160240High school diploma or equivalent-2.3%
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$49,570U.S. $52,540$57,680240High school diploma or equivalent-3.2%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,450U.S. $68,120$67,110240Postsecondary nondegree award+5.9%
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$35,740U.S. $43,530$37,530240High school diploma or equivalent+3.4%
Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$78,920U.S. $56,850$64,510240High school diploma or equivalent+7.8%
Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$97,910U.S. $78,240$91,140230Postsecondary nondegree award-8.7%
Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$103,520U.S. $125,040$114,000230Bachelor's degree+4.7%
Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$133,460U.S. $123,920$138,590230Doctoral or professional degree+2.4%
Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$65,010U.S. $55,490$69,060230Bachelor's degree-2.9%
Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$105,510U.S. $134,040$120,530230Master's degree+11.5%
Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$46,720U.S. $49,940$49,120230Bachelor's degree+2.3%
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,450U.S. $49,880$56,310230High school diploma or equivalent+7.8%
EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$122,570U.S. $124,720$132,880220Master's degree+4.7%
BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$164,040U.S. $56,600$118,210220High school diploma or equivalent-1.9%
Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$63,230U.S. $48,220$63,030220High school diploma or equivalent-4.0%
TailorSOC 51-6052 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,380U.S. $41,640$56,330220No formal educational credential-8.8%
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,540U.S. $48,040$51,930220High school diploma or equivalent+2.6%
Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,160U.S. $41,800$48,650220No formal educational credential+2.7%
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$105,960U.S. $115,160$114,830210Bachelor's degree+5.4%
Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,810U.S. $78,580$85,900210Doctoral or professional degree+2.1%
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$79,670U.S. $79,350$82,210210Doctoral or professional degree+0.2%
Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$56,010U.S. $65,160$61,510210High school diploma or equivalent+19.4%
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$71,070U.S. $75,920$71,380210Postsecondary nondegree award+4.2%
Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,000U.S. $51,320$55,570210High school diploma or equivalent-11.7%
Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$52,000U.S. $48,690$54,590210Postsecondary nondegree award-15.3%
Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$93,120U.S. $52,100$85,260200Bachelor's degree+3.3%
ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,920U.S. $61,540$47,390200Bachelor's degree-13.9%
Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$70,150U.S. $68,060$79,140200Postsecondary nondegree award-4.8%
Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$42,840U.S. $45,660$43,830200High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$103,830U.S. $93,330$107,850190Bachelor's degree+3.9%
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$110,540U.S. $94,980$113,950190Doctoral or professional degree+2.7%
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$46,030U.S. $56,460$50,280190No formal educational credential+9.0%
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$53,990U.S. $51,330$60,880190High school diploma or equivalent-6.2%
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 53-3011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$35,960U.S. $35,450$36,910190High school diploma or equivalent-1.3%
Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$85,200U.S. $78,790$97,450180Associate's degree+4.1%
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$78,610U.S. $76,590$75,690180Doctoral or professional degree+1.5%
Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$94,680U.S. $83,910$101,280180Bachelor's degree+2.4%
Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$69,380U.S. $73,010$80,960170Bachelor's degree+5.3%
Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$107,410U.S. $100,310$113,150170Doctoral or professional degree+2.4%
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$82,960U.S. $80,260$91,860170Doctoral or professional degree+2.0%
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$32,120U.S. $36,670$42,220170No formal educational credential-3.2%
Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$52,690U.S. $52,130$59,560160Associate's degree+4.8%
Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$80,960U.S. $75,240$82,040160Bachelor's degree+1.4%
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. $82,890not published150Bachelor's degree+9.7%
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$102,330U.S. $84,290$114,410150Doctoral or professional degree+2.2%
CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,060U.S. $63,420$67,420150Master's degree+4.9%
Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$86,610U.S. $73,130$80,340150Postsecondary nondegree award-3.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$76,760U.S. $59,320$77,340150High school diploma or equivalent+3.8%
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,820U.S. $44,810$39,740150No formal educational credential+0.4%
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$78,090U.S. $64,830$79,000140Bachelor's degree+2.4%
Makeup ArtistSOC 39-5091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$160,190U.S. $97,150$136,930140Postsecondary nondegree award+6.1%
Desktop PublishersSOC 43-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$42,730U.S. $55,290$56,880140Associate's degree-14.5%
Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,300U.S. $59,090$57,070140High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$103,080U.S. $99,070$111,530130Bachelor's degree+2.6%
Occupational Therapy AidesSOC 31-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,090U.S. $39,160$42,020130High school diploma or equivalent+3.6%
Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$40,000U.S. $44,540$41,400130High school diploma or equivalent-3.5%
Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,380U.S. $58,170$86,990130High school diploma or equivalent+9.2%
Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$98,570U.S. $96,660$100,650120High school diploma or equivalent-0.3%
Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,610U.S. $78,850$69,720120Bachelor's degree+6.7%
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,960U.S. $72,990$62,090120Doctoral or professional degree+1.6%
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$27,710U.S. $40,710$33,400120High school diploma or equivalent+5.2%
PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$132,630U.S. $160,300$172,470120Doctoral or professional degree+2.0%
Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,360U.S. $59,460$66,300120Bachelor's degree+12.8%
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,010U.S. $63,520$69,130120Associate's degree+1.2%
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-6061 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,100U.S. $38,180$42,950120High school diploma or equivalent-12.5%
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9193 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$46,950U.S. $41,330$46,580120High school diploma or equivalent+5.9%
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$64,050U.S. $61,770$62,760120High school diploma or equivalent+4.3%
Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$166,800U.S. $140,300$166,230110Master's degree+21.8%
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$103,210U.S. $96,870$111,000110Doctoral or professional degree+2.6%
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,590U.S. $51,440$60,780110Bachelor's degree+3.6%
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. not publishednot published110High school diploma or equivalent+3.8%
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,110U.S. $48,750$47,440110High school diploma or equivalent-9.5%
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$71,850U.S. $78,620$78,930110High school diploma or equivalent+3.1%
Cutters and Trimmers, HandSOC 51-9031 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$41,890U.S. $38,020$59,000110No formal educational credential-18.9%
PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$144,870U.S. $172,250$178,430100Doctoral or professional degree+7.2%
ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$63,110U.S. $64,550$68,590100Master's degree+3.4%
Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$29,840U.S. $42,780$32,120100High school diploma or equivalent-5.7%
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,700U.S. $54,430$49,850100High school diploma or equivalent-2.9%
Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$44,020U.S. $62,470$47,060100High school diploma or equivalent+2.3%
Geography

What area these numbers cover

Search label
Atlanta, GA
BLS source geography
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Geography type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
CBSA code
12060
States
Georgia
Delineation
OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ

Common questions

What are the highest-paying jobs in Atlanta, GA?
In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area (CBSA 12060), BLS OEWS counted 2,889,670 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,170 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($275,820), Physicians, All Other ($275,080), Family Medicine Physician ($259,320).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12060), which includes Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Roswell and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Atlanta city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method

How this page is built

BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12060). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs atlanta”, “careers in atlanta ga”, “careers in atlanta” (Ahrefs, U.S.).

What this page can't tell you
  • City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
  • Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
  • Local outlook: projections shown are national.
Sources
  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).