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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($150k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Atlanta, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Atlanta, GA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,967 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Atlanta, GA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director143$200k n=25—
Retail Associate87—$18.50/hr n=10
Store Supervisor / Manager86$105k n=3—
Crew / Cashier85——
Account Executive54$193k n=16—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other553$167k n=77—
Software Developers135$157k n=40—
Project Management Specialists58$144k n=23—
Management Analysts57$118k n=6—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products51$177k n=10—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract291$160k n=80—
Full-time184$133k n=82$18.57/hr n=5
Part-time171$200k n=9$18.57/hr n=19
Intern37——
Temporary30——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail719$185k n=88$18.63/hr n=31
Professional Services670$160k n=119—
Food Service / Restaurants446$161k n=24—
Technology444$181k n=189$61/hr n=6
Consumer Goods407$146k n=27$18.57/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Director143
  • Retail Associate87
  • Store Supervisor / Manager86
  • Crew / Cashier85
  • Account Executive54
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead49

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other553
  • Software Developers135
  • Project Management Specialists58
  • Management Analysts57
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products51
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers34

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail719
  • Professional Services670
  • Food Service / Restaurants446
  • Technology444
  • Consumer Goods407
  • Financial Services254

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,254 · 76%
  • Contract291 · 10%
  • Full-time184 · 6%
  • Part-time171 · 6%
  • Intern37 · 1%
  • Temporary30 · 1%

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