Rome, GA

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Rome, GA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 181 detailed occupations covering about 31,160 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 20.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"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 Rome, GA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Pharmacists $133,710 -1.7% 110
Family Medicine Physicians $133,270 -19.1% —
Industrial Production Managers $122,510 +4.7% 60
Computer and Information Systems Managers $122,290 -27.9% 40
Chief Executives $119,670 +37.7% 50
Physician Assistants $118,090 -9.2% 60
Software Developers $109,190 -34.5% 100
Financial Managers $109,140 -2.6% 100
Sales Managers $108,670 -19.6% 80
Nurse Practitioners $107,450 -14.9% 120
Human Resources Managers $104,230 -23.6% 40
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $101,970 +26.9% —
Occupational Therapists $100,960 +4.8% 50
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,110 -3.2% 60
Physical Therapists $95,250 -4.5% 100
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $94,630 -7.8% 30
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $90,870 -8.4% 30
Administrative Services Managers $89,980 -15.5% 60
Computer Systems Analysts $84,190 -41.6% 50
Lawyers $82,540 -43.4% 110
Registered Nurses $81,320 -32.3% 1,310
Instructional Coordinators $79,100 +6% 80
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $77,660 +6% —
Industrial Engineers $77,190 -22.3% 60
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,540 -19.7% 40

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Rome, GA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,440 $31,210
Retail Salespersons 1,330 $24,130
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,320 $21,460
Registered Nurses 1,310 $81,320
Cashiers 950 $23,860
Nursing Assistants 880 $29,820
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 800 $31,110
General and Operations Managers 700 $74,510
Waiters and Waitresses 670 $22,220
Customer Service Representatives 610 $33,340
Office Clerks, General 560 $33,910
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 540 $27,740
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 500 $32,810
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 490 $42,000
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 430 $46,120
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 400 $55,540
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 400 $31,220
Receptionists and Information Clerks 400 $29,160
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 380 $59,300
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 370 $51,540
Medical Assistants 370 $35,900
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 350 $62,920
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 350 $35,110
Cooks, Restaurant 330 $28,760
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 320 $61,700
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