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Salaries in Atlanta by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Atlanta metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Atlanta pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $91.35 | $190,000 |
| Marketing Managers | $81.62 | $169,760 |
| Software Developers | $61.40 | $127,720 |
| Information Security Analysts | $59.68 | $124,130 |
| Data Scientists | $54.30 | $112,940 |
| Web Developers | $54.21 | $112,760 |
| Project Management Specialists | $52.49 | $109,180 |
| Registered Nurses | $45.67 | $95,000 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45.35 | $94,330 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $36.28 | $75,470 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $36.16 | $75,210 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $35.97 | $74,810 |
| Graphic Designers | $31.52 | $65,560 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $31.38 | $65,260 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $29.62 | $61,600 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $29.41 | $61,180 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $29.02 | $60,370 |
| Electricians | $28.52 | $59,330 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $27.95 | $58,130 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $27.77 | $57,770 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $27.72 | $57,650 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $25.49 | $53,010 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $23.86 | $49,630 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $23.56 | $49,000 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $22.87 | $47,560 |
| Carpenters | $22.71 | $47,230 |
| Firefighters | $22.24 | $46,250 |
| Phlebotomists | $21.53 | $44,790 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $20.41 | $42,460 |
| Medical Assistants | $20.08 | $41,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | $19.86 | $41,300 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $18.39 | $38,260 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $17.95 | $37,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $17.76 | $36,950 |
| Nursing Assistants | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.43 | $34,180 |
Highest-paying occupations in Atlanta
- Financial Managers — $190,000 a year
- Marketing Managers — $169,760 a year
- Software Developers — $127,720 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $124,130 a year
- Data Scientists — $112,940 a year
Wages above cover the whole Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro. For statewide context, see the Georgia salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Atlanta?
Financial Managers leads, at about $190,000 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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