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Athens, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)

Athens, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Athens, GA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 245 active job postings tracked here, 63% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Athens, GA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Athens, GA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Temporary2——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail150—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants105——
Consumer Goods29—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate22
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Server / Host15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Pharmacy Technicians10
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Stockers and Order Fillers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail150
  • Food Service / Restaurants105
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services2
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified202 · 82%
  • Part-time29 · 12%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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