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Covington, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($48/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)

Covington, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Covington, GA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 101 active job postings tracked here, 46% 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.

Covington, GA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager29——
Retail Associate20——
Engineering8—$48/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier6——
Delivery Driver3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail79—$48/hr n=5
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Technology11—$48/hr n=5
Transportation & Logistics11—$48/hr n=5
Consumer Goods5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager29
  • Retail Associate20
  • Engineering8
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Electrical Engineers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Mechanical Engineers1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail79
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Technology11
  • Transportation & Logistics11
  • Consumer Goods5
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified73 · 72%
  • Full-time15 · 15%
  • Part-time13 · 13%

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