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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Georgia
- Atlanta$35,390
- Gainesville$34,260
- Savannah$33,290
- Warner Robins$32,190
- Augusta$31,740
- Macon$31,440
- Athens$31,430
- Brunswick$31,410
- Albany$30,730
- Hinesville$30,590
- Rome$30,420
- Dalton$29,930
- Valdosta$29,170
- Columbus$28,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $35,390 | $36,090 | $30,940 | $29,598 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $34,260 | $34,950 | $30,270 | $28,747 | 97 |
| Savannah | $33,290 | $34,130 | $29,350 | $28,016 | 95 |
| Warner Robins | $32,190 | $31,830 | $28,050 | $27,187 | 94 |
| Augusta | $31,740 | $32,090 | $27,820 | $26,848 | 92 |
| Macon | $31,440 | $31,550 | $27,620 | $26,622 | 89 |
| Athens | $31,430 | $31,190 | $27,780 | $26,614 | 93 |
| Brunswick | $31,410 | $30,640 | $28,450 | $26,599 | 88 |
| Albany | $30,730 | $30,740 | $26,120 | $26,087 | 88 |
| Hinesville | $30,590 | $30,690 | $26,270 | $25,981 | 94 |
| Rome | $30,420 | $29,450 | $26,260 | $25,853 | 90 |
| Dalton | $29,930 | $30,100 | $24,820 | $25,484 | 90 |
| Valdosta | $29,170 | $29,020 | $25,200 | $24,911 | 88 |
| Columbus | $28,570 | $29,030 | $22,110 | $24,459 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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