East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 286 detailed occupations covering about 76,660 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 20.9% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Family Medicine Physicians $208,000 +26.3% 40
Dentists, General $167,500 +0.7% 60
Architectural and Engineering Managers $132,060 -20.1% 30
Pharmacists $128,120 -5.8% 190
Marketing Managers $128,090 -28.6% 40
Chief Executives $127,470 +46.7% 140
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $113,000 +10.1% 120
Physician Assistants $109,290 -15.9% 50
Electrical Engineers $108,610 +1.6% 50
Industrial Production Managers $106,640 -8.8% 90
Medical and Health Services Managers $106,510 -3.8% 140
Physical Therapists $104,760 +5.1% 50
Financial Managers $104,710 -6.5% 200
Nurse Practitioners $104,640 -17.1% 210
Computer and Information Systems Managers $99,170 -41.5% 70
Software Developers $98,970 -40.6% 100
Lawyers $98,730 -32.3% 130
Human Resources Managers $98,530 -27.7% 40
Sales Managers $97,730 -27.7% 120
Veterinarians $97,150 -18.4% 40
Administrative Services Managers $96,050 -9.8% 120
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $95,470 -4.3% 40
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $92,490 -10.6% 220
Education Administrators, All Other $90,290 +2.1% 40
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $86,160 -13.1% 80

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 3,430 $22,510
Retail Salespersons 2,570 $25,470
Cashiers 2,430 $22,880
Office Clerks, General 1,990 $33,960
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,780 $47,840
General and Operations Managers 1,750 $73,630
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,750 $31,080
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,460 $28,700
Registered Nurses 1,430 $76,010
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,390 $30,210
Customer Service Representatives 1,270 $31,060
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,250 $37,460
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,190 $31,060
Waiters and Waitresses 1,180 $21,830
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,150 $62,760
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,120 $28,680
Nursing Assistants 1,110 $29,880
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,100 $62,280
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,060 $43,580
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 990 $31,700
Correctional Officers and Jailers 940 $41,840
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 900 $35,710
Cooks, Restaurant 870 $28,500
Teachers and Instructors, All Other 820 $75,190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 810 $48,380
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