Salary in Georgia: -3% Below National
Georgia centers on Atlanta's logistics, media, and tech economy, with a fast-growing film and TV production industry. Outside Atlanta, agriculture, ports, and manufacturing employ much of the state.
As of April 2026, salaries in Georgia run -3% below the US national median. Cost of living index: 95 (vs 100 nationally). State income tax applies. Top hiring metros: Atlanta. Unemployment rate 3.6%. Georgia centers on Atlanta's logistics, media, and tech economy, with a fast-growing film and TV production industry. Outside Atlanta, agriculture, ports, and manufacturing employ much of the state.
Top Industries in Georgia
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Salaries by Job in Georgia
50 jobs sorted by Georgia median salary.
Methodology
Georgia salary figures are computed by adjusting the BLS national median for each job by Georgia's state-level multiplier of 0.97× — a composite of state-level OEWS data and BEA Regional Price Parities. Last reviewed April 29, 2026.
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