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In Georgia:

  • Workers on average earn $52,030.
  • 10% of workers earn $32,990 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $83,500 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $60,280.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,740 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $104,170 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$39,740$47,070$60,280$79,730$104,170
Georgia$32,990$45,090$52,030$72,490$83,500
Albany, GA$19,460$34,290$39,980$44,960$68,810
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$33,000$47,990$58,500$75,950$85,690
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$36,430$38,360$50,520$76,670$82,450
Chattanooga, TN-GA$39,680$43,130$45,360$58,480$68,430
Gainesville, GA$30,900$32,970$60,430$83,500$90,350
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area$35,180$45,110$45,110$45,260$54,770

In Georgia:

  • Workers on average earn $25.02 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $15.86 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $40.14 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $28.98 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $19.11 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $50.08 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$19.11$22.63$28.98$38.33$50.08
Georgia$15.86$21.68$25.02$34.85$40.14
Albany, GA$9.36$16.48$19.22$21.62$33.08
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$15.87$23.07$28.12$36.52$41.20
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$17.51$18.44$24.29$36.86$39.64
Chattanooga, TN-GA$19.08$20.74$21.81$28.12$32.90
Gainesville, GA$14.86$15.85$29.05$40.14$43.44
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area$16.91$21.69$21.69$21.76$26.33