Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 346 detailed occupations covering about 116,740 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 16.7% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $199,990 | +20.3% | 110 |
| Chief Executives | $164,370 | +89.2% | 200 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $149,990 | -8.9% | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,910 | -17.2% | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,450 | +5.7% | 380 |
| Pharmacists | $131,500 | -3.3% | 280 |
| Optometrists | $129,570 | -1.7% | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,470 | -30.6% | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $122,950 | +5.1% | 240 |
| Physician Assistants | $119,170 | -8.3% | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,150 | -30.9% | 100 |
| Facilities Managers | $114,960 | +12.3% | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $114,900 | +3.8% | 300 |
| Sales Managers | $111,860 | -17.2% | 180 |
| Human Resources Managers | $108,700 | -20.3% | 100 |
| Physical Therapists | $107,490 | +7.8% | 160 |
| Power Plant Operators | $106,630 | +9.9% | 40 |
| Software Developers | $105,470 | -36.7% | 160 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $104,190 | +5% | 140 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,990 | -4.6% | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $99,990 | -10.8% | 300 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $99,580 | +12.6% | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $96,560 | -18.9% | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $96,060 | -7.2% | 270 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $94,640 | -11.1% | 190 |