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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+317 this week — 516 added vs 199 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 2,962 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 / Cashier75——
Account Executive65$193k n=21—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other457$160k n=59—
Software Developers122$159k n=32—
Management Analysts52$116k n=5—
Project Management Specialists48$138k n=20—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47$193k n=9—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract284$165k n=84—
Part-time179$145k n=8$18.57/hr n=19
Full-time172$120k n=65$18.57/hr n=5
Intern37——
Temporary35$160k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail773$200k n=101$18.57/hr n=30
Professional Services642$160k n=104—
Technology511$193k n=205$57/hr n=4
Consumer Goods407$98k n=10$18.57/hr n=21
Food Service / Restaurants358$68k n=4—

Top categories

  • Director148
  • Retail Associate91
  • Store Supervisor / Manager80
  • Crew / Cashier75
  • Account Executive65
  • Pharmacy39

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other457
  • Software Developers122
  • Management Analysts52
  • Project Management Specialists48
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail773
  • Professional Services642
  • Technology511
  • Consumer Goods407
  • Food Service / Restaurants358
  • Financial Services263

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,255 · 76%
  • Contract284 · 10%
  • Part-time179 · 6%
  • Full-time172 · 6%
  • Intern37 · 1%
  • Temporary35 · 1%

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