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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 (+338 this week — 525 added vs 187 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 3,101 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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
Director152$208k n=20—
Retail Associate98—$18.50/hr n=8
Store Supervisor / Manager94$105k n=3—
Crew / Cashier91——
Account Executive68$193k n=23—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other449$169k n=62—
Software Developers117$156k n=27—
Management Analysts50$116k n=5—
Project Management Specialists49$138k n=20—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products45$193k n=9—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract276$170k n=89—
Full-time181$128k n=78$18.57/hr n=5
Part-time181$200k n=7$18.57/hr n=19
Temporary39$160k n=4—
Intern35——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail776$193k n=101$18.57/hr n=30
Professional Services645$160k n=99—
Technology526$193k n=206$57/hr n=4
Food Service / Restaurants467$115k n=15—
Consumer Goods418$111k n=22$18.57/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Director152
  • Retail Associate98
  • Store Supervisor / Manager94
  • Crew / Cashier91
  • Account Executive68
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead48

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other449
  • Software Developers117
  • Management Analysts50
  • Project Management Specialists49
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products45
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail776
  • Professional Services645
  • Technology526
  • Food Service / Restaurants467
  • Consumer Goods418
  • Financial Services270

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,389 · 77%
  • Contract276 · 9%
  • Full-time181 · 6%
  • Part-time181 · 6%
  • Temporary39 · 1%
  • Intern35 · 1%

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