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91 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Georgia (2025)

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There are 91 occupations in Georgia with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at $618,090/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

91
Jobs Over $100K
$618,090
#1: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
$158,698
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
534,080
Workers in These Jobs

All 91 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Georgia

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $618,090 $476,310 8,770
2 Cardiologists $610,070 $616,040 1,150
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $474,820 $503,390 490
4 General Internal Medicine Physicians $425,460 $388,060 5,440
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $382,920 $342,700 120
6 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $354,000 $319,300 350
7 Radiologists $335,190 $416,100 N/A
8 Family Medicine Physicians $259,320 $280,870 3,690
9 Psychiatrists $237,480 $227,430 470
10 Anesthesiologists $230,000 $276,840 1,040
11 Nurse Anesthetists $224,630 $226,330 1,170
12 Emergency Medicine Physicians $219,010 $259,490 N/A
13 Physicians, Pathologists $211,800 $205,020 170
14 Chief Executives $208,180 $275,840 4,080
15 Dentists, General $206,760 $214,040 2,620
16 Air Traffic Controllers $178,420 $164,700 970
17 Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,940 $187,100 18,560
18 Financial Managers $166,790 $182,920 21,390
19 Compensation and Benefits Managers $163,060 $175,500 1,010
20 Architectural and Engineering Managers $161,470 $163,150 3,590
21 Marketing Managers $160,760 $168,940 8,510
22 Sales Managers $159,890 $170,360 17,690
23 Orthodontists $159,230 $167,240 N/A
24 Medical Dosimetrists $155,390 $155,610 140
25 Purchasing Managers $155,360 $163,270 3,430
26 Human Resources Managers $150,700 $167,270 7,270
27 Pediatricians, General $149,990 $153,380 N/A
28 Commercial Pilots $145,100 $147,610 1,020
29 Physicists $144,870 $179,130 160
30 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $143,230 $140,560 200
31 Aerospace Engineers $140,460 $140,290 2,230
32 Database Architects $139,500 $144,970 2,590
33 Pharmacists $137,120 $136,660 10,530
34 Lawyers $134,830 $191,190 23,930
35 Public Relations Managers $134,500 $150,060 1,540
36 Computer Network Architects $133,890 $129,370 7,690
37 Advertising and Promotions Managers $133,810 $151,610 420
38 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $133,660 $121,580 1,190
39 Podiatrists $132,630 $160,320 190
40 Nuclear Engineers $132,440 $133,010 200
41 Training and Development Managers $132,120 $142,990 1,480
42 Medical and Health Services Managers $131,910 $152,220 11,130
43 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $131,260 $144,280 700
44 Software Developers $131,010 $132,150 49,700
45 Nurse Practitioners $129,430 $128,800 10,460
46 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $129,010 $139,500 180
47 Information Security Analysts $128,970 $131,590 6,290
48 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $128,850 $127,000 5,700
49 Optometrists $128,830 $128,630 870
50 Industrial Production Managers $127,820 $132,340 5,510
51 Veterinarians $126,590 $127,920 2,670
52 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $123,330 $133,650 6,700
53 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $123,010 $131,550 2,630
54 Economists $122,570 $131,680 260
55 Hydrologists $121,830 $122,030 30
56 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $117,600 $124,390 370
57 Physician Assistants $115,390 $112,090 5,610
58 Statisticians $115,150 $118,350 460
59 Facilities Managers $114,360 $125,630 2,670
60 Fundraising Managers $113,050 $128,350 680
61 Construction Managers $110,810 $122,830 10,740
62 Art Directors $110,430 $117,070 1,420
63 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $110,200 $139,230 2,890
64 Administrative Services Managers $108,250 $127,380 13,720
65 Power Plant Operators $107,580 $99,430 590
66 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $106,960 $153,130 4,860
67 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $106,930 $98,390 540
68 Database Administrators $106,810 $108,580 2,460
69 Computer Systems Analysts $106,240 $114,130 11,640
70 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $105,880 $110,770 350
71 Nurse Midwives $105,510 $119,120 300
72 Data Scientists $104,340 $115,940 9,260
73 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $104,330 $108,260 380
74 Occupational Therapists $104,010 $101,460 3,650
75 Chemical Engineers $103,880 $112,180 330
76 Web and Digital Interface Designers $103,810 $112,270 2,800
77 General and Operations Managers $103,730 $132,660 111,060
78 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $103,360 $107,710 7,530
79 Microbiologists $103,070 $108,930 880
80 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,040 $105,320 7,110
81 Physical Therapists $102,700 $103,240 6,780
82 Project Management Specialists $102,140 $108,080 28,900
83 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $101,580 $108,810 210
84 Personal Financial Advisors $101,450 $154,620 6,830
85 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $100,880 $98,590 540
86 Materials Engineers $100,840 $108,070 700
87 Mechanical Engineers $100,620 $109,650 5,290
88 Financial Risk Specialists $100,570 $107,100 2,180
89 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,420 $114,600 2,440
90 Computer Hardware Engineers $100,210 $112,190 650
91 Industrial Engineers $100,100 $104,530 8,940

Georgia High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Management fields.

13.4% of all tracked occupations in GA earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,100/year (Industrial Engineers), while the top earner makes $618,090/year.

Georgia ranks #23 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 91 occupations in Georgia with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 13.4% of all tracked occupations in GA.
What is the highest paying job in Georgia?
The highest paying occupation in Georgia is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers with a median salary of $618,090 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Georgia?
The entry point for the $100K+ list in Georgia is $100,100/year (Industrial Engineers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Georgia?
The average median salary among all 91 occupations that pay over $100K in Georgia is $158,698 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Georgia?
High-paying jobs in Georgia typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics