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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+353 this week — 529 added vs 176 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 3,100 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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
Director151$208k n=20—
Retail Associate98—$18.50/hr n=8
Store Supervisor / Manager94$105k n=3—
Crew / Cashier91——
Account Executive66$193k n=22—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other449$164k n=62—
Software Developers119$156k n=29—
Management Analysts50$116k n=5—
Project Management Specialists49$138k n=20—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products45$193k n=9—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract274$170k n=87—
Part-time181$200k n=7$18.57/hr n=19
Full-time179$124k n=76$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary39$160k n=4—
Intern35——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail781$200k n=106$18.57/hr n=30
Professional Services645$160k n=99—
Technology527$193k n=208$57/hr n=4
Food Service / Restaurants467$115k n=15—
Consumer Goods418$111k n=22$18.57/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Director151
  • Retail Associate98
  • Store Supervisor / Manager94
  • Crew / Cashier91
  • Account Executive66
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead48

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other449
  • Software Developers119
  • Management Analysts50
  • Project Management Specialists49
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products45
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail781
  • Professional Services645
  • Technology527
  • Food Service / Restaurants467
  • Consumer Goods418
  • Financial Services268

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,392 · 77%
  • Contract274 · 9%
  • Part-time181 · 6%
  • Full-time179 · 6%
  • Temporary39 · 1%
  • Intern35 · 1%

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