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Rome, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($49k vs $135k national)

Rome, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Rome, GA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 131 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 retail 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.

Rome, GA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$95k n=3
Full-time5$38k n=4
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail75
Food Service / Restaurants52$95k n=3
Consumer Goods19$95k n=3
Financial Services4$38k n=4
Healthcare1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager36
  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Server / Host7
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants52
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare1
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified111 · 85%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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