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Highest paying jobs in Georgia after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Georgia, airline pilot pays most: $618,090 a year, and a single filer keeps about $384,366 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Georgia paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Georgia?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Georgia after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Airline Pilot	$618,090	$384,366
2	Cardiologist	$610,070	$379,742
3	Other Surgeon	$502,070	$317,469
4	Orthopedic Surgeon	$474,820	$301,756
5	Internal Medicine Physician	$425,460	$273,295
6	Ophthalmologist	$382,920	$248,767
7	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$354,000	$232,092
8	Radiologist	$335,190	$221,246
9	Other Physician	$266,880	$181,695
10	Family Medicine Physician	$259,320	$177,109
11	Psychiatrist	$237,480	$163,861
12	Anesthesiologist	$230,000	$159,324
13	Nurse Anesthetist	$224,630	$156,066
14	Emergency Medicine Physician	$219,010	$152,657
15	Pathologist	$211,800	$147,797
16	Chief Executive	$208,180	$145,312
17	General Dentist	$206,760	$144,337
18	Air Traffic Controller	$178,420	$125,061
19	IT Manager	$173,940	$122,223
20	Financial Manager	$166,790	$117,693
21	Compensation and Benefits Manager	$163,060	$115,329
22	Engineering Manager	$161,470	$114,322
23	Marketing Manager	$160,760	$113,872
24	Sales Manager	$159,890	$113,321
25	Orthodontist	$159,230	$112,903

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Every job with a median in Georgia: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Airline Pilot	$618,090	$384,366	8,770
Cardiologist	$610,070	$379,742	1,150
Other Surgeon	$502,070	$317,469	300
Orthopedic Surgeon	$474,820	$301,756	490
Internal Medicine Physician	$425,460	$273,295	5,440
Ophthalmologist	$382,920	$248,767	120
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$354,000	$232,092	350
Radiologist	$335,190	$221,246	–
Other Physician	$266,880	$181,695	8,580
Family Medicine Physician	$259,320	$177,109	3,690
Psychiatrist	$237,480	$163,861	470
Anesthesiologist	$230,000	$159,324	1,040
Nurse Anesthetist	$224,630	$156,066	1,170
Emergency Medicine Physician	$219,010	$152,657	–
Pathologist	$211,800	$147,797	170
Chief Executive	$208,180	$145,312	4,080
General Dentist	$206,760	$144,337	2,620
Air Traffic Controller	$178,420	$125,061	970
IT Manager	$173,940	$122,223	18,560
Financial Manager	$166,790	$117,693	21,390
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$163,060	$115,329	1,010
Engineering Manager	$161,470	$114,322	3,590
Marketing Manager	$160,760	$113,872	8,510
Sales Manager	$159,890	$113,321	17,690
Orthodontist	$159,230	$112,903	–
Medical Dosimetrist	$155,390	$110,470	140
Purchasing Manager	$155,360	$110,451	3,430
Human Resources Manager	$150,700	$107,498	7,270
General Pediatrician	$149,990	$107,048	–
Commercial Pilot	$145,100	$103,950	1,020
Physicist	$144,870	$103,804	160
Theatrical Makeup Artist	$143,230	$102,765	200
Aerospace Engineer	$140,460	$101,010	2,230
Database Architect	$139,500	$100,402	2,590
Other Physical Scientist	$137,680	$99,249	1,020
Pharmacist	$137,120	$98,894	10,530
Lawyer	$134,830	$97,443	23,930
Public Relations Manager	$134,500	$97,234	1,540
Computer Network Architect	$133,890	$96,847	7,690
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$133,810	$96,797	420
Judge and Magistrate	$133,660	$96,701	1,190
Podiatrist	$132,630	$96,049	190
Nuclear Engineer	$132,440	$95,928	200
Training and Development Manager	$132,120	$95,726	1,480
Health Services Manager	$131,910	$95,593	11,130
Engineering Professor	$131,260	$95,181	700
Software Developer	$131,010	$95,022	49,700
Nurse Practitioner	$129,430	$94,021	10,460
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$129,010	$93,755	180
Information Security Analyst	$128,970	$93,730	6,290
Technical Sales Representative	$128,850	$93,654	5,700
Optometrist	$128,830	$93,641	870
Industrial Production Manager	$127,820	$93,001	5,510
Veterinarian	$126,590	$92,222	2,670
Other Treating Practitioner	$126,300	$92,038	3,130
Other Manager	$125,000	$91,215	34,680
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$123,330	$90,156	6,700
Electronics Engineer	$123,010	$89,954	2,630
Economist	$122,570	$89,675	260
Hydrologist	$121,830	$89,206	30
Other Artist and Related Worker	$119,680	$87,801	360
Economics Professor	$117,600	$86,442	370
Physician Assistant	$115,390	$84,997	5,610
Statistician	$115,150	$84,841	460
Facilities Manager	$114,360	$84,324	2,670
Fundraising Manager	$113,050	$83,468	680
Other Engineer	$112,260	$82,952	4,120
Construction Manager	$110,810	$82,004	10,740
Art Director	$110,430	$81,756	1,420
College Administrator	$110,200	$81,605	2,890
Administrative Services Manager	$108,250	$80,331	13,720
Power Plant Operator	$107,580	$79,893	590
Health Specialties Professor	$106,960	$79,488	4,860
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$106,930	$79,468	540
Database Administrator	$106,810	$79,390	2,460
Computer Systems Analyst	$106,240	$79,017	11,640
Health and Safety Engineer	$105,880	$78,782	350
Nurse Midwive	$105,510	$78,540	300
Other Computer Occupation	$104,610	$77,952	20,630
Data Scientist	$104,340	$77,775	9,260
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$104,330	$77,769	380
Occupational Therapist	$104,010	$77,559	3,650
Chemical Engineer	$103,880	$77,474	330
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$103,810	$77,429	2,800
General and Operations Manager	$103,730	$77,376	111,060
K-12 Education Administrator	$103,360	$77,135	7,530
Microbiologist	$103,070	$76,945	880
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$103,040	$76,925	7,110
Physical Therapist	$102,700	$76,703	6,780
Project Management Specialist	$102,140	$76,337	28,900
Physics Professor	$101,580	$75,971	210
Personal Financial Advisor	$101,450	$75,886	6,830
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$100,880	$75,514	540
Materials Engineer	$100,840	$75,488	700
Mechanical Engineer	$100,620	$75,344	5,290
Financial Risk Specialist	$100,570	$75,311	2,180
Architect	$100,420	$75,213	2,440
Computer Hardware Engineer	$100,210	$75,076	650
Industrial Engineer	$100,100	$75,004	8,940
Management Analyst	$99,600	$74,677	38,390
Financial and Investment Analyst	$99,420	$74,559	9,780
Health Education Specialist	$99,400	$74,546	3,210
School Psychologist	$99,110	$74,357	1,650
Sales Engineer	$98,840	$74,180	1,630
Audiologist	$98,470	$73,938	470
Computer Programmer	$98,380	$73,880	1,890
Computer Science Professor	$98,030	$73,651	1,160
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$97,770	$73,481	40
Network and Systems Administrator	$97,170	$73,089	9,190
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$97,050	$73,010	340
Biomedical Engineer	$96,920	$72,925	–
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$96,820	$72,860	170
Other Biological Scientist	$96,820	$72,860	1,230
Speech-Language Pathologist	$96,760	$72,821	4,030
Environmental Engineer	$96,530	$72,671	830
Other Education Administrator	$96,510	$72,657	2,990
Clinical Psychologist	$96,060	$72,363	1,120
Farmer and Rancher	$95,900	$72,259	50
Dental Hygienist	$95,490	$71,991	7,440
Transportation Inspector	$95,030	$71,690	880
Costume Attendant	$94,890	$71,599	100
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$94,790	$71,533	50
Radiation Therapist	$94,460	$71,318	470
Forestry Professor	$94,310	$71,220	40
Registered Nurse	$93,550	$70,723	100,950
Chemist	$92,750	$70,200	1,260
Medical Scientist	$92,450	$70,004	1,910
Computer Research Scientist	$92,250	$69,873	810
MRI Technologist	$92,060	$69,749	1,800
Materials Scientist	$91,970	$69,690	350
Budget Analyst	$91,870	$69,625	1,900
Marriage and Family Therapist	$91,550	$69,416	–
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$91,360	$69,291	360
Other Social Scientist	$91,210	$69,193	1,510
Web Developer	$90,340	$68,625	1,500
Biological Science Professor	$88,020	$67,108	980
Food Scientist and Technologist	$86,050	$65,821	560
Insurance Underwriter	$85,980	$65,775	7,160
Environmental Scientist	$85,710	$65,599	1,750
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$85,680	$65,579	110
Occupational Safety Specialist	$85,450	$65,429	3,220
Geography Professor	$85,420	$65,409	60
Chemistry Professor	$85,300	$65,331	500
Camera Operator	$85,050	$65,167	570
Sociology Professor	$84,330	$64,697	230
Environmental Science Professor	$84,290	$64,670	330
Civil Engineer	$84,240	$64,638	9,400
Other Life Scientist	$83,990	$64,474	170
Respiratory Therapist	$83,700	$64,285	5,150
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$83,500	$64,154	640
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$83,470	$64,134	830
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$83,250	$63,991	2,700
Emergency Management Director	$83,200	$63,958	430
Business Professor	$82,820	$63,710	1,940
Genetic Counselor	$82,750	$63,664	–
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$82,400	$63,435	10,460
News Reporter and Journalist	$81,910	$63,115	1,520
Accountant and Auditor	$81,900	$63,108	44,020
Labor Relations Specialist	$81,480	$62,834	920
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$81,470	$62,827	–
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$81,390	$62,775	350
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$81,380	$62,768	150
Gas Plant Operator	$81,220	$62,664	110
Instructional Coordinator	$81,060	$62,559	7,830
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$80,620	$62,272	470
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$80,560	$62,233	90
Police Supervisor	$80,120	$61,945	7,910
Power Line Installer	$80,080	$61,919	4,960
Urban and Regional Planner	$80,030	$61,886	1,150
Producer and Director	$79,950	$61,834	5,010
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$79,870	$61,782	1,910
Political Science Professor	$79,870	$61,782	470
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$79,860	$61,775	440
Other Counselor	$79,490	$61,533	760
Fish and Game Warden	$79,440	$61,500	200
Psychology Professor	$79,440	$61,500	820
Network Support Specialist	$79,180	$61,331	4,440
Avionics Technician	$79,060	$61,252	1,820
Funeral Home Manager	$79,010	$61,219	420
History Professor	$79,010	$61,219	630
High School Vocational Teacher	$78,760	$61,056	1,680
Other Rail Transportation Worker	$78,500	$60,886	50
Construction Supervisor	$78,430	$60,840	26,770
Other Business Operations Specialist	$78,410	$60,827	67,450
Fashion Designer	$78,340	$60,782	120
Flight Attendant	$78,320	$60,768	–
Other Social Worker	$78,260	$60,729	1,510
Cardiovascular Technologist	$78,070	$60,605	2,580
Electrical Engineering Technician	$78,070	$60,605	1,630
Credit Analyst	$77,990	$60,553	1,790
Nursing Professor	$77,720	$60,376	1,590
Financial Examiner	$77,710	$60,370	1,450
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$77,630	$60,317	450
Logistician	$77,570	$60,278	12,580
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$77,570	$60,278	280
Other Financial Specialist	$77,540	$60,259	4,070
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$77,540	$60,259	550
Professional Athlete	$77,530	$60,252	840
Ship Captain and Mate	$77,090	$59,965	220
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$77,010	$59,912	23,180
Sound Engineering Technician	$77,010	$59,912	200
Forester	$76,970	$59,886	370
Cost Estimator	$76,800	$59,775	6,010
Librarian	$76,750	$59,742	3,330
Editor	$76,650	$59,677	1,920
Operations Research Analyst	$76,220	$59,396	4,600
Other Special Education Teacher	$76,130	$59,337	980
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$75,920	$59,200	1,060
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$75,920	$59,200	110
Market Research Analyst	$75,850	$59,154	27,810
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$75,810	$59,128	1,740
Aircraft Mechanic	$75,640	$59,017	6,720
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$75,540	$58,951	250
High School Teacher	$75,480	$58,912	25,730
Property and Real Estate Manager	$75,380	$58,847	8,690
Services Sales Representative	$75,280	$58,782	46,960
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$74,940	$58,559	3,970
Writer and Author	$74,710	$58,409	820
Radiologic Technologist	$74,550	$58,304	7,540
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$74,530	$58,291	15,710
High School Special Education Teacher	$74,150	$58,043	4,090
Acupuncturist	$73,980	$57,932	140
Geoscientist	$73,920	$57,893	340
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$73,870	$57,860	560
Other Personal Service Manager	$73,720	$57,762	140
Landscape Architect	$73,570	$57,664	410
Communications Professor	$73,430	$57,572	460
Foreign Language Professor	$73,370	$57,533	280
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$73,320	$57,500	–
Social and Community Service Manager	$73,290	$57,481	4,460
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$73,200	$57,422	2,020
Public Relations Specialist	$73,200	$57,422	6,860
Technical Writer	$73,070	$57,337	1,680
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$73,020	$57,304	560
Religious Education Director	$72,910	$57,232	320
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$72,880	$57,213	9,370
Physical Therapist Assistant	$72,800	$57,161	2,620
Aircraft Assembler	$72,550	$56,997	2,950
Library Science Professor	$72,510	$56,971	110
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$72,310	$56,840	380
Elementary School Teacher	$72,290	$56,827	43,820
Fundraiser	$72,010	$56,644	2,690
Interior Designer	$71,760	$56,481	3,050
Criminal Justice Professor	$71,510	$56,317	320
Epidemiologist	$70,880	$55,906	510
Stationary Engineer	$70,640	$55,749	240
Human Resources Specialist	$70,570	$55,703	32,110
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$70,560	$55,697	770
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$70,550	$55,690	3,740
Compliance Officer	$70,200	$55,461	14,390
Health Information Technologist	$70,170	$55,442	1,630
Lighting Technician	$70,150	$55,429	260
Other Science Technician	$69,320	$54,886	2,230
Conservation Scientist	$69,240	$54,834	360
Production Supervisor	$69,170	$54,788	26,190
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$68,720	$54,494	170
Loan Officer	$68,490	$54,344	9,540
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$68,470	$54,330	3,040
Other Engineering Technician	$68,370	$54,265	1,890
Executive Assistant	$68,290	$54,213	14,560
Administrative Law Judge	$67,990	$54,017	490
Training and Development Specialist	$67,320	$53,579	16,200
Other Media Worker	$67,220	$53,513	690
Set and Exhibit Designer	$67,210	$53,507	310
Firefighting Supervisor	$67,200	$53,500	3,730
Rigger	$67,200	$53,500	700
Music Director and Composer	$67,100	$53,435	–
Airfield Operations Specialist	$66,790	$53,232	340
Hydrologic Technician	$66,770	$53,219	60
Transportation Security Screener	$66,770	$53,219	1,850
Calibration Technician	$66,730	$53,193	140
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$66,690	$53,167	4,780
Mechanical Drafter	$66,670	$53,154	820
Social Science Research Assistant	$66,620	$53,121	1,840
Mathematical Science Professor	$66,440	$52,998	1,100
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$66,410	$52,975	160
Chef and Head Cook	$66,230	$52,839	3,680
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$66,210	$52,824	200
Construction Inspector	$65,980	$52,651	4,510
Kindergarten Teacher	$65,680	$52,425	4,530
English Professor	$65,530	$52,312	1,140
Detective	$65,430	$52,237	5,070
Social Work Professor	$65,350	$52,176	90
Food Service Manager	$65,280	$52,124	9,230
Soil and Plant Scientist	$65,170	$52,041	210
Industrial Engineering Technician	$65,060	$51,958	1,840
Fine Artist	$65,010	$51,920	350
Telecom Equipment Installer	$64,900	$51,837	6,640
Middle School Teacher	$64,780	$51,747	23,610
Other Professor	$64,650	$51,649	5,480
Office Supervisor	$64,620	$51,626	42,630
Athletic Trainer	$64,590	$51,604	860
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$64,550	$51,573	300
Rail Car Repairer	$64,230	$51,332	980
Boilermaker	$64,200	$51,310	–
Credit Counselor	$64,080	$51,219	460
Pump Operator	$64,050	$51,197	130
Surgical Technologist	$64,010	$51,166	4,380
Wholesale Sales Representative	$63,860	$51,053	43,630
Historian	$63,840	$51,038	110
School and Career Counselor	$63,720	$50,948	11,460
Forensic Science Technician	$63,600	$50,857	550
Transportation Supervisor	$63,540	$50,812	26,660
Occupational Safety Technician	$63,290	$50,624	1,210
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$63,230	$50,579	1,770
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$63,110	$50,488	180
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$63,010	$50,413	710
Millwright	$62,760	$50,224	1,780
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$62,710	$50,187	190
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$62,630	$50,126	490
Postal Service Clerk	$62,610	$50,111	2,070
Education Professor	$62,510	$50,036	1,750
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$62,460	$49,998	2,490
Healthcare Social Worker	$62,420	$49,968	6,970
Bailiff	$62,400	$49,953	670
Other Drafter	$62,400	$49,953	550
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$62,400	$49,953	14,160
Clinical Lab Technologist	$62,180	$49,787	11,540
Crane and Tower Operator	$62,050	$49,689	1,370
Licensed Practical Nurse	$62,030	$49,674	21,060
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$62,010	$49,659	190
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,850	$49,539	18,030
Chiropractor	$61,660	$49,395	1,500
Brokerage Clerk	$61,570	$49,328	540
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$61,480	$49,260	70
Diesel Mechanic	$61,370	$49,177	10,910
CNC Programmer	$61,360	$49,169	420
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$61,130	$48,996	14,230
Control and Valve Installer	$61,070	$48,951	870
Lodging Manager	$61,060	$48,943	1,580
Other Legal Support Worker	$60,620	$48,612	1,370
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$60,560	$48,567	6,270
Clergy	$60,530	$48,544	1,380
Environmental Engineering Technician	$60,500	$48,521	670
IT Support Specialist	$60,440	$48,476	25,980
Vocational Instructor	$60,320	$48,386	3,920
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$60,300	$48,371	1,550
Probation Officer	$60,270	$48,348	2,650
Graphic Designer	$60,250	$48,333	5,920
Other Teacher	$60,130	$48,242	16,370
Tool and Die Maker	$60,020	$48,160	850
Financial Services Sales Agent	$59,990	$48,137	14,950
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,990	$48,137	6,720
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$59,570	$47,820	300
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$59,550	$47,805	300
Other Therapist	$59,380	$47,677	970
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$59,180	$47,527	420
Archivist	$59,010	$47,398	150
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$58,990	$47,383	150
Mental Health Counselor	$58,960	$47,361	9,600
Telecom Line Installer	$58,760	$47,210	3,530
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$58,640	$47,120	2,310
Other Designer	$58,560	$47,059	810
Electrician	$58,320	$46,878	21,650
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$58,260	$46,833	690
Exercise Physiologist	$58,170	$46,765	210
Advertising Sales Agent	$58,140	$46,743	3,150
Chemical Technician	$58,120	$46,728	850
Police Officer	$58,120	$46,728	22,170
Surveyor	$58,100	$46,713	1,770
Interpreter and Translator	$57,880	$46,547	1,600
Curator	$57,810	$46,494	230
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$57,730	$46,434	2,900
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$57,700	$46,411	10,790
Transit and Railroad Police	$57,690	$46,404	240
Paramedic	$57,660	$46,381	3,250
Plumber	$57,200	$46,034	8,930
Refinery Operator	$57,180	$46,019	240
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$57,160	$46,004	140
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$57,050	$45,921	74,840
Production and Planning Clerk	$56,850	$45,771	16,370
Sheet Metal Worker	$56,800	$45,733	3,590
HVAC Technician	$56,390	$45,424	12,290
Hearing Aid Specialist	$56,010	$45,138	320
Separating Machine Operator	$55,500	$44,753	1,210
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$55,430	$44,701	1,970
Judicial Law Clerk	$55,120	$44,467	560
Embalmer	$55,000	$44,377	50
Rehabilitation Counselor	$55,000	$44,377	740
Landscaping Supervisor	$54,830	$44,248	4,770
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$54,050	$43,661	330
Other Social Sciences Professor	$53,660	$43,367	320
Postal Mail Sorter	$53,290	$43,088	3,050
RV Service Technician	$53,290	$43,088	490
Food Science Technician	$53,150	$42,982	260
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$53,100	$42,945	2,220
Machinist	$52,610	$42,575	6,090
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$52,600	$42,568	660
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$52,600	$42,568	80
Biological Technician	$52,420	$42,432	860
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$52,320	$42,357	10,030
Other Financial Clerk	$52,240	$42,297	1,250
Mental Health Social Worker	$52,030	$42,138	1,330
Recreational Therapist	$52,010	$42,123	530
Septic Tank Servicer	$51,880	$42,025	590
Survey Researcher	$51,590	$41,807	–
Other Sales and Related Worker	$51,570	$41,792	3,610
Medical Records Specialist	$51,550	$41,777	5,930
Mechanical Door Repairer	$51,510	$41,746	970
Cargo and Freight Agent	$51,380	$41,648	3,630
Audio and Video Technician	$51,350	$41,626	1,630
Film and Video Editor	$51,280	$41,573	–
Auto Body Repairer	$51,190	$41,505	4,680
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$51,160	$41,483	50
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$50,820	$41,226	870
Massage Therapist	$50,820	$41,226	1,700
Upholsterer	$50,760	$41,181	780
Procurement Clerk	$50,730	$41,159	1,800
Forest and Conservation Technician	$50,710	$41,144	230
Community Health Worker	$50,680	$41,121	490
Brickmason and Blockmason	$50,650	$41,098	–
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$50,380	$40,895	100
Civil Engineering Technician	$50,360	$40,880	3,840
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$50,290	$40,827	1,180
Prepress Technician and Worker	$50,280	$40,820	320
Lathe Operator	$50,180	$40,744	100
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$50,170	$40,737	570
Other Material Moving Worker	$50,160	$40,729	460
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$50,160	$40,729	5,650
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$50,090	$40,676	890
Mobile Home Installer	$50,060	$40,654	160
Earth Driller	$50,030	$40,631	870
Structural Metal Fabricator	$50,010	$40,616	560
Mortician and Funeral Director	$49,990	$40,601	780
Motorboat Mechanic	$49,850	$40,495	390
Chemical Equipment Operator	$49,660	$40,352	4,330
Surgical Assistant	$49,520	$40,247	840
Home Appliance Repairer	$49,500	$40,232	670
Security Supervisor	$49,400	$40,156	2,540
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$49,350	$40,119	38,700
Carpenter	$49,350	$40,119	9,190
Tax Preparer	$49,330	$40,104	1,670
Camera Equipment Repairer	$49,320	$40,096	60
Dental Laboratory Technician	$49,310	$40,089	1,460
Other Health Technician	$49,310	$40,089	6,360
Museum Technician and Conservator	$49,270	$40,058	150
Event Planner	$49,250	$40,043	5,050
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$49,230	$40,028	220
Other Religious Worker	$49,200	$40,006	630
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$49,200	$40,006	–
Dispatcher	$49,180	$39,991	6,190
Auto Mechanic	$49,060	$39,900	22,070
Agricultural Technician	$48,960	$39,825	1,020
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$48,960	$39,825	460
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$48,930	$39,802	3,310
Craft Artist	$48,880	$39,764	–
Travel Agent	$48,880	$39,764	2,300
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$48,810	$39,712	1,890
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$48,800	$39,704	2,470
Skincare Specialist	$48,660	$39,599	2,230
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$48,580	$39,538	–
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,490	$39,471	7,430
Legal Secretary	$48,460	$39,448	3,260
Welder	$48,430	$39,425	13,130
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$48,410	$39,410	2,560
Medical Equipment Repairer	$48,350	$39,365	1,740
Construction Painter	$48,340	$39,358	2,760
Title Examiner	$48,320	$39,342	660
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$48,310	$39,335	4,020
Carpet Installer	$48,260	$39,297	530
Coach and Scout	$48,210	$39,260	4,510
Other Media Equipment Worker	$48,120	$39,192	910
Traffic Technician	$48,110	$39,184	220
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$48,090	$39,169	980
Environmental Science Technician	$48,050	$39,139	1,110
Dispensing Optician	$48,010	$39,109	2,290
Forest Fire Inspector	$48,010	$39,109	350
Pile Driver Operator	$47,930	$39,049	50
Construction Equipment Operator	$47,880	$39,011	15,700
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$47,860	$38,996	5,880
Medical Equipment Preparer	$47,850	$38,988	1,860
Tile and Stone Setter	$47,840	$38,981	360
Insulation Worker	$47,810	$38,958	900
Jeweler	$47,810	$38,958	420
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$47,790	$38,943	–
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$47,750	$38,913	230
General Maintenance Worker	$47,680	$38,860	48,430
CNC Machine Operator	$47,630	$38,822	2,200
Roofer Helper	$47,610	$38,807	–
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$47,540	$38,755	470
Other Information and Record Clerk	$47,530	$38,747	3,300
Correctional Officer	$47,520	$38,740	10,640
Child and Family Social Worker	$47,510	$38,732	7,110
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$47,480	$38,709	80
Billing and Posting Clerk	$47,390	$38,642	11,450
Tutor	$47,380	$38,634	5,690
Small Engine Mechanic	$47,360	$38,619	1,620
Broadcast Technician	$47,340	$38,604	440
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$47,160	$38,468	760
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$47,150	$38,461	7,500
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,000	$38,348	3,420
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$46,960	$38,318	4,830
Roofer	$46,940	$38,302	2,160
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$46,910	$38,280	1,030
Other Entertainer and Performer	$46,883	$38,260	620
Dental Assistant	$46,840	$38,227	10,540
Human Resources Assistant	$46,830	$38,220	2,510
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$46,800	$38,197	240
Freezing Equipment Operator	$46,770	$38,174	540
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$46,750	$38,159	2,040
Real Estate Sales Agent	$46,730	$38,144	9,940
Insurance Claims Clerk	$46,590	$38,039	6,370
Firefighter	$46,550	$38,009	12,700
Food Batchmaker	$46,490	$37,963	4,290
Forging Machine Operator	$46,490	$37,963	380
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$46,450	$37,933	5,900
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$46,430	$37,918	2,920
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$46,350	$37,858	350
Painting and Coating Worker	$46,310	$37,828	60
Bill and Account Collector	$46,300	$37,820	5,280
Drilling Machine Operator	$46,270	$37,798	80
Psychiatric Technician	$46,250	$37,783	5,560
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$46,240	$37,775	3,400
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$46,220	$37,760	220
Pipelayer	$46,220	$37,760	1,890
Retail Sales Supervisor	$46,150	$37,707	36,900
Quality Control Inspector	$46,130	$37,692	19,980
Paving Equipment Operator	$46,100	$37,669	1,270
Personal Service Supervisor	$46,080	$37,654	2,790
Housekeeping Supervisor	$46,070	$37,647	5,810
Floor Layer	$46,030	$37,617	330
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$45,920	$37,534	800
Grinding Machine Operator	$45,850	$37,481	940
Welding Machine Operator	$45,850	$37,481	840
Phlebotomist	$45,840	$37,474	5,280
New Accounts Clerk	$45,770	$37,421	1,650
Other Extraction Worker	$45,760	$37,413	180
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$45,670	$37,345	1,150
Emergency Medical Technician	$45,550	$37,255	6,260
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$45,500	$37,217	3,700
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$45,390	$37,134	2,330
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$45,360	$37,112	2,530
Vending Machine Repairer	$45,360	$37,112	470
Animal Trainer	$45,250	$37,029	800
Other Social Service Specialist	$45,220	$37,006	3,740
Other Protective Service Worker	$45,200	$36,991	1,260
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$45,180	$36,976	2,370
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$45,080	$36,901	5,260
Logging Equipment Operator	$45,080	$36,901	1,620
Private Detective and Investigator	$45,060	$36,886	1,460
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$45,050	$36,878	960
Rolling Machine Operator	$45,050	$36,878	1,070
School Bus Driver	$44,950	$36,803	16,880
Other Plant and System Operator	$44,670	$36,592	240
Eligibility Interviewer	$44,620	$36,554	6,120
Recreation Supervisor	$44,400	$36,388	3,100
Tire Builder	$44,220	$36,253	940
Cutting Machine Operator	$44,130	$36,185	1,230
Other Transportation Worker	$44,070	$36,140	630
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$44,050	$36,125	250
Light Truck Driver	$44,050	$36,125	26,050
Preschool Teacher	$43,920	$36,027	16,850
Photographer	$43,770	$35,914	1,420
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$43,630	$35,808	28,150
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$43,610	$35,793	190
Other Woodworker	$43,600	$35,785	270
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$43,410	$35,642	6,190
Glazier	$43,340	$35,590	2,530
Tailor and Dressmaker	$43,260	$35,529	360
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$43,250	$35,522	2,060
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$43,210	$35,492	50,260
Medical Secretary	$43,160	$35,454	39,380
Utilities Meter Reader	$43,140	$35,439	670
Veterinary Technician	$43,060	$35,379	2,410
Motorcycle Mechanic	$43,050	$35,371	250
Disc Jockey	$43,035	$35,360	140
Court and Municipal Clerk	$42,960	$35,303	5,750
Other Cook	$42,960	$35,303	340
Packaging Machine Operator	$42,920	$35,273	11,380
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$42,790	$35,175	3,480
Aircraft Service Attendant	$42,630	$35,054	590
Quarry Rock Splitter	$42,320	$34,821	30
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$42,280	$34,791	3,740
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$42,030	$34,602	1,730
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$42,020	$34,595	490
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$41,960	$34,550	490
Pharmacy Technician	$41,910	$34,512	14,680
Order Clerk	$41,720	$34,369	1,750
Teller	$41,690	$34,346	7,820
Administrative Assistant	$41,600	$34,278	44,430
Medical Assistant	$41,600	$34,278	28,780
Printing Press Operator	$41,520	$34,218	4,220
Agricultural Inspector	$41,460	$34,173	1,390
Interviewer	$41,450	$34,165	1,910
Data Entry Keyer	$41,270	$34,030	3,410
Actor	$41,080	$33,886	1,520
File Clerk	$41,000	$33,826	2,570
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$40,930	$33,773	3,550
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$40,660	$33,570	220
Conveyor Operator	$40,630	$33,547	600
General Office Clerk	$40,590	$33,517	75,390
Floor Sander and Finisher	$40,530	$33,472	–
Other Office Support Worker	$40,330	$33,321	4,310
Etcher and Engraver	$40,190	$33,216	60
Tour and Travel Guide	$40,190	$33,216	1,080
Carpenter Helper	$40,160	$33,193	410
Driver/Sales Worker	$40,040	$33,103	19,150
Other Production Worker	$39,900	$32,997	22,440
Other Construction Helper	$39,890	$32,990	1,320
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$39,860	$32,967	1,930
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$39,840	$32,952	460
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$39,840	$32,952	1,560
Log Grader and Scaler	$39,830	$32,944	130
Customer Service Representative	$39,630	$32,794	97,850
Animal Control Worker	$39,500	$32,696	430
Switchboard Operator	$39,490	$32,688	780
Social and Human Service Assistant	$39,480	$32,681	7,410
Desktop Publisher	$39,460	$32,666	230
Courier and Messenger	$39,400	$32,620	2,100
Faller	$39,380	$32,605	170
Residential Advisor	$39,380	$32,605	2,460
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$39,360	$32,590	1,550
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$39,330	$32,568	11,480
Other Agricultural Worker	$39,310	$32,553	50
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$39,310	$32,553	790
Plating Machine Operator	$39,160	$32,439	660
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$39,150	$32,432	2,570
Pesticide Applicator	$39,080	$32,379	1,300
Electrician Helper	$39,030	$32,342	3,160
Construction Laborer	$38,990	$32,311	27,800
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$38,930	$32,266	8,830
Furniture Finisher	$38,880	$32,228	290
Substitute Teacher	$38,870	$32,221	16,400
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$38,810	$32,176	2,980
Food Service Supervisor	$38,600	$32,017	48,420
Counter and Rental Clerk	$38,590	$32,010	11,490
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$38,540	$31,972	4,420
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$38,540	$31,972	410
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$38,480	$31,927	137,580
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$38,440	$31,897	690
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$38,430	$31,889	600
Milling Machine Operator	$38,340	$31,822	120
Miscellaneous Assembler	$38,310	$31,799	52,020
Hand Sewer	$38,210	$31,724	120
Occupational Therapy Aide	$38,090	$31,633	200
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$37,970	$31,543	25,510
Hoist and Winch Operator	$37,870	$31,467	90
Pest Control Worker	$37,860	$31,460	5,770
Other Food Processing Worker	$37,810	$31,422	5,650
Plumber Helper	$37,730	$31,362	2,100
Nursing Assistant	$37,680	$31,324	43,440
Highway Maintenance Worker	$37,560	$31,234	1,980
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$37,500	$31,189	80
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$37,480	$31,173	290
Medical Appliance Technician	$37,440	$31,143	50
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$37,440	$31,143	–
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$37,390	$31,106	290
Woodworking Machine Operator	$37,380	$31,098	2,280
Library Technician	$37,320	$31,053	2,130
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,050	$30,849	7,790
Fence Erector	$36,990	$30,804	500
Parts Salesperson	$36,970	$30,789	9,760
Telephone Operator	$36,920	$30,751	160
Psychiatric Aide	$36,790	$30,653	1,090
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$36,770	$30,638	3,660
Office Machine Operator	$36,730	$30,608	1,020
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$36,640	$30,540	3,100
Other Textile Worker	$36,510	$30,442	1,900
Auto Glass Installer	$36,430	$30,382	520
Library Assistant	$36,410	$30,367	610
Production Helper	$36,280	$30,269	4,480
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$36,120	$30,149	2,210
Mail Clerk	$36,110	$30,141	1,850
Orderly	$36,100	$30,133	2,410
Parking Enforcement Worker	$36,100	$30,133	40
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$36,100	$30,133	26,080
Telemarketer	$36,020	$30,073	2,620
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$35,950	$30,020	390
Restaurant Cook	$35,940	$30,013	46,350
Veterinary Assistant	$35,850	$29,945	4,570
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$35,670	$29,809	130
Stocker and Order Filler	$35,620	$29,772	86,660
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$35,450	$29,644	1,700
Floral Designer	$35,440	$29,636	1,020
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$35,430	$29,629	–
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$35,410	$29,613	570
Food Preparation Worker	$35,250	$29,493	26,450
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$35,090	$29,372	8,220
Baker	$35,010	$29,312	7,350
Security Guard	$34,980	$29,289	36,210
Other Logging Worker	$34,870	$29,207	80
Photo Processing Worker	$34,790	$29,146	50
Sewing Machine Operator	$34,790	$29,146	3,420
Geological Technician	$34,710	$29,086	30
Tire Repairer and Changer	$34,700	$29,078	3,980
Pharmacy Aide	$34,630	$29,026	1,410
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$34,560	$28,973	7,910
Janitor	$34,310	$28,785	55,660
Dietetic Technician	$34,240	$28,732	490
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$34,230	$28,724	2,030
Forest and Conservation Worker	$34,150	$28,664	160
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$34,110	$28,634	5,810
Concierge	$33,960	$28,521	1,440
Farm and Home Management Educator	$33,510	$28,182	200
Locker Room Attendant	$33,430	$28,121	90
Taxi Driver	$33,430	$28,121	120
Hand Packer and Packager	$33,260	$27,993	17,380
Garment Presser	$33,010	$27,805	1,010
Recreation Worker	$32,540	$27,451	8,160
Shoe and Leather Worker	$32,470	$27,398	70
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$32,180	$27,179	560
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,530	$26,690	4,970
Word Processor and Typist	$31,450	$26,629	–
Automotive Service Attendant	$30,950	$26,252	4,210
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$30,880	$26,200	2,840
Bicycle Repairer	$30,870	$26,192	170
Retail Salesperson	$30,840	$26,170	143,120
Usher and Ticket Taker	$30,820	$26,154	2,960
Barber	$30,750	$26,102	550
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$30,610	$25,996	12,180
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$30,580	$25,974	5,150
Physical Therapist Aide	$30,550	$25,951	1,200
Funeral Attendant	$30,530	$25,936	1,070
Credit Authorizer	$30,490	$25,906	720
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$30,300	$25,763	1,610
School Bus Monitor	$30,130	$25,634	2,870
Animal Caretaker	$29,860	$25,431	9,110
Maid and Housekeeper	$29,770	$25,363	18,510
Dishwasher	$29,730	$25,333	11,300
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$29,640	$25,265	100
Home Health Aide	$29,270	$24,986	50,870
Hotel Desk Clerk	$29,130	$24,881	9,490
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$29,070	$24,836	370
Cashier	$29,070	$24,836	97,540
Parking Attendant	$28,960	$24,753	4,660
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$28,920	$24,723	14,540
Teaching Assistant	$28,770	$24,610	33,410
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$28,410	$24,336	690
Umpire and Referee	$28,360	$24,298	280
Medical Transcriptionist	$28,330	$24,275	950
Childcare Worker	$28,020	$24,035	21,040
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$27,850	$23,903	17,300
Shampooer	$27,560	$23,679	690
Fast Food Cook	$26,940	$23,199	12,940
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$26,920	$23,184	145,030
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$26,910	$23,176	1,710
Short Order Cook	$26,870	$23,145	3,870
Passenger Attendant	$26,330	$22,727	–
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$26,120	$22,565	8,770
Other Food Service Worker	$25,740	$22,271	3,130
Other Personal Care Worker	$25,130	$21,799	2,250
Other Education Worker	$24,780	$21,528	12,240
Other Entertainment Attendant	$23,750	$20,732	540
Bartender	$22,830	$20,020	14,600
Gambling Dealer	$21,430	$18,937	–
Waiter and Waitress	$18,700	$16,825	76,470
Model	$15,080	$13,922	130

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Georgia median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Georgia

What is the highest-paying job in Georgia?

Airline Pilot, with a median of $618,090 in Georgia (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $384,366 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia tax.

What is the most common job in Georgia?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 145,030 people in Georgia, with a median of $26,920.

How much do you take home on the median Georgia salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Georgia is $48,170 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $39,229 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia tax.

Which job pays more in Georgia than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Georgia, airline pilot pays furthest above its US median: $618,090 here, 166% more than the national $232,140.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Georgia. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.