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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($170k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% 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 3,369 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
Director154$213k n=17—
Retail Associate98—$18.50/hr n=9
Store Supervisor / Manager96$105k n=3—
Crew / Cashier92——
Account Executive72$193k n=25—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other431$170k n=59—
Software Developers115$153k n=26—
Management Analysts46$116k n=5—
Project Management Specialists45$138k n=17—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products42$193k n=9—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract293$190k n=102—
Full-time218$155k n=101$18.57/hr n=5
Part-time198$130k n=9$18.57/hr n=21
Temporary61$160k n=5—
Intern36——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail805$193k n=109$18.60/hr n=30
Professional Services681$190k n=142—
Technology585$193k n=250$57/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants462$188k n=8—
Consumer Goods441$122k n=18$18.57/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Director154
  • Retail Associate98
  • Store Supervisor / Manager96
  • Crew / Cashier92
  • Account Executive72
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead51

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other431
  • Software Developers115
  • Management Analysts46
  • Project Management Specialists45
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products42
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail805
  • Professional Services681
  • Technology585
  • Food Service / Restaurants462
  • Consumer Goods441
  • Financial Services376

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,563 · 76%
  • Contract293 · 9%
  • Full-time218 · 6%
  • Part-time198 · 6%
  • Temporary61 · 2%
  • Intern36 · 1%

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