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26 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Georgia (2025)

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There are 26 occupations in Georgia with a median salary above $150K 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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Average Salary by State

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

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Jobs Over $150K
$618,090
#1: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
$260,874
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
112,120
Workers in These Jobs

All 26 Jobs Paying Over $150K 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

Georgia High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Management fields.

3.8% of all tracked occupations in GA earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $150,700/year (Human Resources Managers), while the top earner makes $618,090/year.

Georgia ranks #15 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 26 occupations in Georgia with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 3.8% 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 $150K+ list in Georgia?
The entry point for the $150K+ list in Georgia is $150,700/year (Human Resources Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Georgia?
The average median salary among all 26 occupations that pay over $150K in Georgia is $260,874 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ 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 $150K 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