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197 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Georgia (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 197 occupations in Georgia with a median salary above $75K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $75K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

197
Jobs Over $75K

$618,090

#1: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

$118,987

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,071,170

Workers in These Jobs

All 197 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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
92	Management Analysts	$99,600	$110,340	38,390
93	Financial and Investment Analysts	$99,420	$108,630	9,780
94	Health Education Specialists	$99,400	$102,140	3,210
95	School Psychologists	$99,110	$94,070	1,650
96	Sales Engineers	$98,840	$108,310	1,630
97	Audiologists	$98,470	$94,380	470
98	Computer Programmers	$98,380	$101,520	1,890
99	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,030	$101,320	1,160
100	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$97,770	$97,080	40
101	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$97,170	$101,590	9,190
102	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$97,050	$98,700	340
103	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$96,920	$97,320	N/A
104	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$96,820	$101,890	170
105	Speech-Language Pathologists	$96,760	$93,470	4,030
106	Environmental Engineers	$96,530	$100,760	830
107	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$96,060	$102,950	1,120
108	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$95,900	$97,620	50
109	Dental Hygienists	$95,490	$91,220	7,440
110	Transportation Inspectors	$95,030	$92,300	880
111	Costume Attendants	$94,890	$84,670	100
112	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,790	$102,430	50
113	Radiation Therapists	$94,460	$99,010	470
114	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,310	$101,260	40
115	Registered Nurses	$93,550	$95,080	100,950
116	Chemists	$92,750	$96,910	1,260
117	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$92,450	$112,050	1,910
118	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$92,250	$105,860	810
119	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$92,060	$90,930	1,800
120	Materials Scientists	$91,970	$99,800	350
121	Budget Analysts	$91,870	$93,650	1,900
122	Marriage and Family Therapists	$91,550	$83,300	N/A
123	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$91,360	$99,330	360
124	Web Developers	$90,340	$92,560	1,500
125	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,020	$106,450	980
126	Food Scientists and Technologists	$86,050	$88,710	560
127	Insurance Underwriters	$85,980	$100,720	7,160
128	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$85,710	$98,480	1,750
129	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$85,680	$110,160	110
130	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$85,450	$90,390	3,220
131	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,420	$88,700	60
132	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,300	$99,740	500
133	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$85,050	$97,600	570
134	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,330	$102,250	230
135	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,290	$99,900	330
136	Civil Engineers	$84,240	$98,300	9,400
137	Respiratory Therapists	$83,700	$88,340	5,150
138	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$83,500	$80,520	640
139	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$83,470	$93,000	830
140	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$83,250	$84,910	2,700
141	Emergency Management Directors	$83,200	$92,770	430
142	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,820	$95,630	1,940
143	Genetic Counselors	$82,750	$78,870	N/A
144	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,400	$93,180	10,460
145	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$81,910	$87,210	1,520
146	Accountants and Auditors	$81,900	$93,640	44,020
147	Labor Relations Specialists	$81,480	$78,300	920
148	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$81,470	$82,030	N/A
149	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$81,390	$77,830	350
150	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$81,380	$85,510	150
151	Gas Plant Operators	$81,220	$80,440	110
152	Instructional Coordinators	$81,060	$85,500	7,830
153	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$80,620	$89,350	470
154	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$80,560	$87,540	90
155	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$80,120	$84,690	7,910
156	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$80,080	$81,890	4,960
157	Urban and Regional Planners	$80,030	$84,400	1,150
158	Producers and Directors	$79,950	$103,280	5,010
159	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,870	$79,880	1,910
160	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,870	$92,890	470
161	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$79,860	$78,960	440
162	Fish and Game Wardens	$79,440	$77,730	200
163	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,440	$86,400	820
164	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,180	$86,850	4,440
165	Avionics Technicians	$79,060	$77,160	1,820
166	Funeral Home Managers	$79,010	$90,250	420
167	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,010	$82,930	630
168	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$78,760	$77,190	1,680
169	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$78,430	$81,870	26,770
170	Fashion Designers	$78,340	$95,070	120
171	Flight Attendants	$78,320	$83,930	N/A
172	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$78,070	$76,900	2,580
173	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,070	$78,450	1,630
174	Credit Analysts	$77,990	$89,610	1,790
175	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,720	$78,320	1,590
176	Financial Examiners	$77,710	$95,140	1,450
177	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,630	$85,140	450
178	Logisticians	$77,570	$80,040	12,580
179	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,570	$79,170	280
180	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$77,530	$263,870	840
181	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$77,090	$84,640	220
182	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$77,010	$80,610	23,180
183	Sound Engineering Technicians	$77,010	$76,970	200
184	Foresters	$76,970	$78,430	370
185	Cost Estimators	$76,800	$81,220	6,010
186	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$76,750	$75,300	3,330
187	Editors	$76,650	$80,920	1,920
188	Operations Research Analysts	$76,220	$85,530	4,600
189	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,920	$72,080	1,060
190	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$75,920	$80,690	110
191	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$75,850	$84,540	27,810
192	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$75,810	$77,670	1,740
193	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$75,640	$80,370	6,720
194	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$75,540	$79,450	250
195	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,480	$72,000	25,730
196	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$75,380	$84,530	8,690
197	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$75,280	$86,100	46,960

Georgia High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Management fields.

28.9% of all tracked occupations in GA earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,280/year (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel), while the top earner makes $618,090/year.

Georgia ranks #23 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Georgia?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 197 occupations in Georgia with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 28.9% 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 $75K+ list in Georgia?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Georgia is $75,280/year (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Georgia?

The average median salary among all 197 occupations that pay over $75K in Georgia is $118,987 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ 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 $75K 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