Cost of hiring in Rome, GA
BLS counts about 3,220 people in these 13 roles in Rome1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($89,320 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($34,830), and Customer Support Specialist is the largest job, with about 850 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Rome
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | -6.1% | n/a | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.4% | 270 | |
| Bookkeeper | -10.1% | 300 | |
| Accountant | -10.8% | 240 | |
| Project Coordinator | -12.7% | 100 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -18.0% | 350 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -18.0% | 850 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -18.1% | 250 | |
| Recruiter | -19.1% | 220 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.4% | 80 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.9% | 120 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -21.0% | 350 | |
| Paralegal | -21.9% | 90 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $36,700 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $47,355 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Rome against the US
Rome pays below the US median for all 13 roles. The gap is smallest for payroll specialists (-6.1%) and virtual receptionists (-8.4%) and largest for paralegals (-21.9%). The middle gap across all 13 is -18.0%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for payroll specialists, #225 of 486 areas by median pay; its lowest is for administrative assistants, #483 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Rome has more medical administrative assistants (10.9% of these jobs here, against 6.9% nationally) and customer support specialists (26.4% against 18.6%), and fewer project coordinators (3.1% against 7.6%) and marketing specialists (3.7% against 6.4%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Mansfield, OH is nearest, at -18.0%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | -18.0% | 13 | 3,780 |
| Rome, GA | -18.0% (this area) | 13 | 3,220 |
| Mansfield, OH | -18.0% | 15 | 3,440 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | -18.1% | 16 | 8,910 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | -18.1% | 17 | 32,430 |
| Lake Charles, LA | -18.1% | 14 | 7,080 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in Rome span $39,090–$118,200, the widest band (3.0×); virtual receptionists the narrowest, $26,350–$43,460. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 11 of 13 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for paralegals, marketing specialists, medical administrative assistants and 5 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($57,460 against a $49,140 median for paralegals).
Rome against Georgia (US state)
Against Georgia (US state) as a whole, Rome pays less for every one of the 13 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for virtual receptionists (-3.5%) and is furthest below for sales development representatives (-23.8%). Its best rank within Georgia (US state) is #5 of 18 areas, for virtual receptionists.
Other areas in Georgia
By jobs in these roles, Rome is #17 of 18 areas in Georgia. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Macon-Bibb County to Hinesville.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 8,500 | 16 |
| Gainesville, GA | 8,420 | 17 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 7,860 | 15 |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | 6,290 | 16 |
| Dalton, GA | 5,620 | 17 |
| Albany, GA | 5,610 | 15 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 5,090 | 15 |
| Valdosta, GA | 4,420 | 15 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | 3,760 | 14 |
| Hinesville, GA | 1,370 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Rome?
Of the 13 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $89,320 a year, about $115,252 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,830.
Is hiring in Rome cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 13 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for paralegals (-21.9%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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