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Gainesville, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Gainesville, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Gainesville, GA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 176 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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.

Gainesville, GA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail90—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants85——
Consumer Goods20—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Transportation & Logistics5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager30
  • Retail Associate21
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Restaurant Manager / GM11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers13
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail90
  • Food Service / Restaurants85
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified148 · 84%
  • Part-time23 · 13%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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