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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Atlanta
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Atlanta metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 20
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $77,510–$275,820
- across roles
- Highest median
- $275,820
- Chief Executives
- Cost of living
- 100.1
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Atlanta
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives SOC 11-1011 | $275,820 | $275,660 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $177,970 | $177,867 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $171,240 | $171,141 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $166,920 | $166,823 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $163,500 | $163,405 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $161,250 | $161,157 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $137,260 | $137,180 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $127,660 | $127,586 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $127,520 | $127,446 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $111,410 | $111,345 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $108,940 | $108,877 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $103,990 | $103,930 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $103,400 | $103,340 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $101,220 | $101,161 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $100,830 | $100,772 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $99,880 | $99,822 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $85,820 | $85,770 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $79,030 | $78,984 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $77,570 | $77,525 |
| Operations Research Analysts SOC 15-2031 | $77,510 | $77,465 |
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Cost of living and Atlanta pay
Nominal wages in the Atlanta area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Atlanta?
Across the 20 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Atlanta metro area, median annual wages span roughly $77,510 to $275,820. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Chief Executives at $275,820.
Is Atlanta an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Atlanta area overall price level is 100.1 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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