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Atlanta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+365 this week — 529 added vs 164 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 3,037 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
Director149$200k n=19—
Retail Associate96—$18.50/hr n=8
Store Supervisor / Manager92$105k n=3—
Crew / Cashier90——
Account Executive62$193k n=19—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other444$168k n=59—
Software Developers119$159k n=31—
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
Contract283$160k n=85—
Full-time178$128k n=73$18.57/hr n=5
Part-time177$145k n=6$18.57/hr n=19
Temporary37$160k n=4—
Intern36——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail754$200k n=100$18.57/hr n=30
Professional Services642$160k n=101—
Technology503$193k n=202$57/hr n=4
Food Service / Restaurants455$126k n=14—
Consumer Goods402$113k n=20$18.57/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Director149
  • Retail Associate96
  • Store Supervisor / Manager92
  • Crew / Cashier90
  • Account Executive62
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead47

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other444
  • Software Developers119
  • 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

  • Retail754
  • Professional Services642
  • Technology503
  • Food Service / Restaurants455
  • Consumer Goods402
  • Financial Services260

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,326 · 77%
  • Contract283 · 9%
  • Full-time178 · 6%
  • Part-time177 · 6%
  • Temporary37 · 1%
  • Intern36 · 1%

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