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Georgia — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Georgia pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Georgia pays −0.1% above the national average for Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (state median: $61,090 vs national approx. $61,160). Across 22 sectors, Georgia's highest-premium sector is Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Georgia's top sector premium: Educational Instruction and Library Occupations at GUPPI −0.1% (national avg: $61,160).

How this is calculated
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations −0.1%

Georgia — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$61,090$61,160−0.1%
2Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$37,220$37,695−1.3%
3Healthcare Support Occupations$37,080$37,607−1.4%
4Community and Social Service Occupations$56,680$57,575−1.6%
5Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$57,840$59,120−2.2%
6Management Occupations$122,980$126,800−3.0%
7Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$41,690$43,676−4.5%
8Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$60,670$64,550−6.0%
9Office and Administrative Support Occupations$44,990$47,910−6.1%
10Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$35,760$38,525−7.2%
11Sales and Related Occupations$36,260$39,171−7.4%
12Business and Financial Operations Occupations$79,270$85,690−7.5%
13Production Occupations$43,260$46,816−7.6%
14Computer and Mathematical Occupations$104,720$113,425−7.7%
15Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$78,730$85,407−7.8%
16Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$83,590$90,805−7.9%
17Protective Service Occupations$46,290$51,939−10.9%
18Architecture and Engineering Occupations$88,730$100,184−11.4%
19Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$28,810$33,497−14.0%
20Personal Care and Service Occupations$30,540$35,534−14.1%
21Legal Occupations$90,160$106,531−15.4%
22Construction and Extraction Occupations$49,790$60,202−17.3%

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Sector GUPPI for Georgia: −0.1%State median: $61,090 · National avg: $61,160

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Georgia?
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Georgia: −0.1% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $61,090/yr vs national $61,160/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Georgia?
Construction and Extraction Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Georgia: −17.3% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $49,790/yr vs national $60,202/yr).
How does Georgia compare to other states for sector pay?
Georgia (GA) has 0 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 22 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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