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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $139k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+366 this week — 535 added vs 169 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 2,916 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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
Director147$192k n=16
Retail Associate91$18.50/hr n=11
Store Supervisor / Manager80$105k n=3
Crew / Cashier73
Account Executive60$193k n=18

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other455$160k n=62
Software Developers124$159k n=36
Management Analysts52$116k n=5
Project Management Specialists48$138k n=20
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47$193k n=9

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract302$160k n=89
Part-time174$110k n=8$18.57/hr n=19
Full-time170$120k n=64$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary38$160k n=7
Intern37

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail750$193k n=99$18.57/hr n=30
Professional Services634$160k n=109
Technology495$191k n=200$57/hr n=4
Consumer Goods398$105k n=11$18.57/hr n=21
Food Service / Restaurants352$62k n=3

Top categories

  • Director147
  • Retail Associate91
  • Store Supervisor / Manager80
  • Crew / Cashier73
  • Account Executive60
  • Pharmacy39

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other455
  • Software Developers124
  • Management Analysts52
  • Project Management Specialists48
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail750
  • Professional Services634
  • Technology495
  • Consumer Goods398
  • Food Service / Restaurants352
  • Financial Services253

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,195 · 75%
  • Contract302 · 10%
  • Part-time174 · 6%
  • Full-time170 · 6%
  • Temporary38 · 1%
  • Intern37 · 1%

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