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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+385 this week — 546 added vs 161 removed)

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 2,952 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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
Director148$192k n=16—
Retail Associate91—$18.50/hr n=11
Store Supervisor / Manager80$105k n=3—
Crew / Cashier72——
Account Executive63$193k n=20—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other461$160k n=64—
Software Developers124$159k n=36—
Management Analysts52$116k n=5—
Project Management Specialists49$138k n=20—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47$193k n=9—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract304$160k n=91—
Part-time179$130k n=9$18.57/hr n=19
Full-time168$120k n=64$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary39$160k n=7—
Intern38——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail765$193k n=99$18.57/hr n=30
Professional Services639$160k n=113—
Technology504$190k n=203$57/hr n=4
Consumer Goods415$105k n=13$18.57/hr n=21
Food Service / Restaurants352$68k n=4—

Top categories

  • Director148
  • Retail Associate91
  • Store Supervisor / Manager80
  • Crew / Cashier72
  • Account Executive63
  • Pharmacy38

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other461
  • Software Developers124
  • Management Analysts52
  • Project Management Specialists49
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail765
  • Professional Services639
  • Technology504
  • Consumer Goods415
  • Food Service / Restaurants352
  • Financial Services261

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,224 · 75%
  • Contract304 · 10%
  • Part-time179 · 6%
  • Full-time168 · 6%
  • Temporary39 · 1%
  • Intern38 · 1%

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