Jobs in Georgia — Pay & Openings by City
1,114,220 professionals employed across 1 major Georgia metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $48,160/yr. Top hiring industry: Logistics.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Georgia
Logistics, Technology, Healthcare, Film are the largest employment sectors in Georgia.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Georgia by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $48,160 | 1,114,220 | Retail Sales Associate jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs · Warehouse Associate jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Georgia metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Georgia
State averages across the Georgia metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Georgia Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $111,410 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $100,490 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $100,370 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $78,950 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $77,570 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $65,290 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $62,270 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $59,100 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $58,970 |
| Electrician salary guide | $58,650 |
| Plumber salary guide | $58,380 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $51,450 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $50,680 |
| Maintenance Technician salary guide | $49,630 |
| Welder salary guide | $49,630 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.