South Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 405 detailed occupations covering about 179,930 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 17.1% 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 South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Family Medicine Physicians $214,720 +30.4% 80
Dentists, General $199,710 +20.1% 100
Nurse Anesthetists $182,580 -14.1% 70
Architectural and Engineering Managers $146,110 -11.6% 100
Pharmacists $135,390 -0.5% 420
Computer and Information Systems Managers $131,150 -22.6% 140
Marketing Managers $127,420 -29% 100
Chief Executives $121,920 +40.3% 330
Financial Managers $119,900 +7% 490
Sales Managers $119,410 -11.7% 310
Physician Assistants $118,470 -8.9% 90
Nurse Practitioners $115,660 -8.4% 470
Information Security Analysts $114,580 -4.8% 40
Computer Network Architects $111,190 -14.4% 80
Education Administrators, All Other $109,820 +24.1% 50
Medical and Health Services Managers $109,700 -0.9% 300
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $108,640 +27.4% 80
Software Developers $107,660 -35.4% 290
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $105,100 -29.4% 160
Industrial Production Managers $104,860 -10.4% 270
Lawyers $104,200 -28.5% 260
Personal Financial Advisors $104,000 +4.4% 140
Facilities Managers $102,870 +0.5% 90
Electrical Engineers $102,080 -4.6% 250
Human Resources Managers $101,830 -25.3% 110

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 7,310 $22,450
Retail Salespersons 6,490 $25,880
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 5,920 $34,630
Cashiers 5,400 $23,140
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 4,350 $47,570
Registered Nurses 3,960 $73,440
Office Clerks, General 3,840 $34,290
Stockers and Order Fillers 3,830 $32,420
General and Operations Managers 3,710 $74,690
Customer Service Representatives 3,240 $32,030
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,020 $28,860
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,810 $31,880
Nursing Assistants 2,440 $29,330
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2,390 $62,880
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,260 $39,560
Waiters and Waitresses 2,210 $22,210
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 2,100 $37,430
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 2,080 $22,810
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,060 $36,880
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2,000 $63,280
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,850 $34,300
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 1,840 $38,340
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,830 $63,340
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,750 $63,800
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,750 $49,470
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