Highest Paying Jobs in Atlanta, GA
2024 salary data · COL Index: 99.2
51
Roles Tracked
$101,732
Avg Median Salary
99.2
COL Index
Salaries by Role in Atlanta, GA
| Role | Category | Median | Range (10th-90th) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $171,360 | $115,060 – $265,269 | 13,500 |
| Financial Manager | Finance | $168,990 | $97,060 – $287,072 | 16,620 |
| Marketing Manager | Management | $164,650 | $92,590 – $263,458 | 7,080 |
| Sales Manager | Management | $156,950 | $79,230 – $278,781 | 12,540 |
| Human Resources Manager | Management | $152,300 | $82,450 – $286,229 | 5,140 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $143,850 | $92,940 – $267,337 | 5,500 |
| Pharmacist | Healthcare | $136,260 | $80,800 – $173,750 | 6,760 |
| Computer Network Architect | Technology | $134,880 | $83,990 – $183,190 | 4,730 |
| Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $131,120 | $63,040 – $169,460 | 2,470 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $130,830 | $79,720 – $173,650 | 35,900 |
| Lawyer | Legal | $128,910 | $52,430 – $316,889 | 17,810 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $128,640 | $102,800 – $168,430 | 6,280 |
| Information Security Analyst | Technology | $126,880 | $76,170 – $171,860 | 4,940 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Technology | $124,150 | $63,080 – $200,800 | 100 |
| Web Developer | Technology | $109,560 | $65,280 – $177,520 | 2,000 |
| Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $109,100 | $47,440 – $208,400 | 750 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $108,570 | $66,080 – $162,050 | 8,750 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $107,900 | $59,990 – $163,820 | 2,670 |
| Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $106,340 | $75,410 – $169,860 | 2,450 |
| General and Operations Manager | Management | $105,760 | $47,010 – $249,188 | 68,560 |
| Data Scientist | Technology | $104,480 | $66,870 – $168,010 | 5,940 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $103,790 | $77,930 – $133,160 | 3,210 |
| Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $102,770 | $57,420 – $164,040 | 12,330 |
| Architect | Engineering | $102,070 | $64,080 – $207,940 | 2,120 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $101,620 | $66,230 – $122,500 | 2,590 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $100,470 | $45,960 – $332,103 | 5,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $99,880 | $70,190 – $151,580 | 3,800 |
| Financial Analyst | Finance | $99,540 | $63,010 – $164,890 | 8,150 |
| Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $98,880 | $67,080 – $157,290 | 2,720 |
| Network Architect | Technology | $98,240 | $64,470 – $142,320 | 6,190 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $97,710 | $78,420 – $105,070 | 4,760 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $96,370 | $69,100 – $129,340 | 54,370 |
| Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $94,120 | $62,400 – $135,650 | 6,270 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $85,010 | $49,920 – $134,850 | 2,730 |
| Accountant | Finance | $82,340 | $51,850 – $151,180 | 30,610 |
| Civil Engineer | Engineering | $82,110 | $65,170 – $156,570 | 6,170 |
| Market Research Analyst | Management | $79,230 | $39,900 – $149,680 | 18,020 |
| Loan Officer | Finance | $78,220 | $44,210 – $149,370 | 5,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $76,940 | $40,660 – $129,860 | 4,290 |
| Financial Examiner | Finance | $76,890 | $51,610 – $171,100 | 1,170 |
| Secondary School Teacher | Education | $76,080 | $56,520 – $94,290 | 12,100 |
| Elementary School Teacher | Education | $75,190 | $49,080 – $97,360 | 23,920 |
| Writer/Author | Creative | $72,000 | $48,140 – $142,550 | 660 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $66,040 | $40,080 – $101,800 | 6,620 |
| Electrician | Trades | $60,400 | $37,220 – $87,180 | 12,220 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $59,810 | $36,830 – $100,700 | 10,810 |
| Graphic Designer | Creative | $59,470 | $37,310 – $98,750 | 3,650 |
| Plumber | Trades | $58,690 | $38,160 – $83,420 | 4,610 |
| Automotive Technician | Trades | $51,980 | $31,500 – $88,360 | 13,820 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $51,390 | $34,390 – $63,330 | 6,590 |
| Welder | Trades | $49,590 | $39,090 – $68,110 | 5,720 |
About Atlanta, GA Salaries
Atlanta, GA has a cost-of-living index of 99.2, which is 1% below the national average. This means salaries here need to be may be lower to maintain equivalent purchasing power compared to the average U.S. metro area.
The highest-paying role tracked in Atlanta, GA is Computer and Information Systems Manager with a median salary of $171,360. Across all 51 roles tracked, the average median salary is $101,732.