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Gainesville, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)

Gainesville, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Gainesville, GA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 180 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gainesville, GA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gainesville, GA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants93——
Retail87—$18.57/hr n=6
Consumer Goods20—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Transportation & Logistics4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager31
  • Retail Associate20
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers13
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants93
  • Retail87
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified153 · 85%
  • Part-time21 · 12%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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