How much does a life make in Athens?
$42,360a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $20.37 an hour or $3,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.37
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $42,360Highest 10%: $66,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| Median | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 75th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 90th | $66,770 | $32.10 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Atlanta, GA | $87,180 |
| Savannah, GA | $58,280 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,040 |
| Macon, GA | $44,390 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemist | $118,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,650 |
| Biological Scientist | $83,390 |
| Biological Technician | $64,360 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $52,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $20.37 ($42,360 a year).
Do lifes make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $42,360 against $62,280 nationally, 32% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $69,320, so Athens pays 39% less.
Where does Athens rank for life pay?
172 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,770 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.