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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 (+320 this week — 564 added vs 244 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 3,121 active job postings tracked here, 33% 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
Director149$213k n=17—
Retail Associate101—$18.50/hr n=10
Crew / Cashier92——
Store Supervisor / Manager92$105k n=3—
Account Executive70$193k n=22—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other442$164k n=58—
Software Developers115$153k n=26—
Management Analysts48$116k n=5—
Project Management Specialists47$143k n=18—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products43$193k n=9—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract268$175k n=82—
Part-time185$145k n=8$18.57/hr n=20
Full-time177$129k n=73$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary40$160k n=4—
Intern35——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail782$193k n=102$18.57/hr n=29
Professional Services636$160k n=99—
Technology525$193k n=201$57/hr n=4
Food Service / Restaurants478$142k n=11—
Consumer Goods444$115k n=23$18.57/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Director149
  • Retail Associate101
  • Crew / Cashier92
  • Store Supervisor / Manager92
  • Account Executive70
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead52

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other442
  • Software Developers115
  • Management Analysts48
  • Project Management Specialists47
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products43
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail782
  • Professional Services636
  • Technology525
  • Food Service / Restaurants478
  • Consumer Goods444
  • Financial Services272

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,416 · 77%
  • Contract268 · 9%
  • Part-time185 · 6%
  • Full-time177 · 6%
  • Temporary40 · 1%
  • Intern35 · 1%

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