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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
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| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 505,268 | $85,652 | $1,711 | 5.9% | 59.2% |
| 2 | Columbus | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 | 6.3% | 30.5% |
| 3 | Augusta | 201,528 | $55,485 | $1,142 | 8.6% | 24.7% |
| 4 | Macon-Bibb County | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 | 8.1% | 26.3% |
| 5 | Savannah | 147,898 | $57,137 | $1,382 | 7.2% | 33.3% |
| 6 | Athens | 127,345 | $52,974 | $1,219 | 5.3% | 47.3% |
| 7 | South Fulton | 110,471 | $82,324 | $1,702 | 7.2% | 39.0% |
| 8 | Sandy Springs | 107,087 | $104,340 | $1,870 | 4.0% | 69.2% |
| 9 | Roswell | 92,621 | $128,654 | $1,810 | 3.8% | 66.0% |
| 10 | Warner Robins | 82,990 | $66,970 | $1,212 | 6.4% | 31.1% |
| 11 | Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $2,257 | 4.1% | 72.7% |
| 12 | Mableton | 77,678 | $77,980 | $1,472 | 4.9% | 38.7% |
| 13 | Albany | 67,224 | $47,240 | $931 | 11.2% | 21.4% |
| 14 | Alpharetta | 66,855 | $147,612 | $1,948 | 4.9% | 70.7% |
| 15 | Marietta | 62,263 | $72,725 | $1,586 | 3.8% | 47.4% |
| 16 | Stonecrest | 60,501 | $64,591 | $1,601 | 8.6% | 31.0% |
| 17 | Brookhaven | 57,855 | $117,663 | $1,882 | 3.2% | 70.9% |
| 18 | Smyrna | 56,633 | $100,061 | $1,739 | 3.7% | 59.4% |
| 19 | Valdosta | 55,252 | $45,925 | $1,054 | 5.7% | 28.3% |
| 20 | Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $1,859 | 1.9% | 72.2% |
| 21 | Gainesville | 45,032 | $66,974 | $1,299 | 3.3% | 27.1% |
| 22 | Newnan | 44,235 | $82,292 | $1,542 | 3.4% | 40.7% |
| 23 | Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $1,701 | 2.5% | 51.6% |
| 24 | Milton | 41,546 | $171,295 | $2,065 | 2.8% | 77.9% |
| 25 | Peachtree City | 39,576 | $113,987 | $2,086 | 4.2% | 61.6% |
| 26 | East Point | 38,335 | $68,598 | $1,364 | 6.9% | 35.6% |
| 27 | Rome | 38,189 | $54,435 | $1,032 | 5.8% | 28.4% |
| 28 | Douglasville | 37,536 | $79,107 | $1,582 | 6.0% | 35.2% |
| 29 | Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $1,821 | 2.7% | 52.3% |
| 30 | Tucker | 37,123 | $80,317 | $1,647 | 6.5% | 44.7% |
| 31 | Evans | 36,998 | $125,098 | $1,617 | 3.9% | 52.2% |
| 32 | Canton | 35,741 | $80,091 | $1,680 | 4.7% | 32.3% |
| 33 | Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | $1,494 | 6.5% | 31.8% |
| 34 | Hinesville | 35,679 | $60,028 | $1,212 | 8.5% | 21.0% |
| 35 | Kennesaw | 34,605 | $83,356 | $1,845 | 6.2% | 47.3% |
| 36 | Dalton | 34,538 | $63,577 | $996 | 4.3% | 24.3% |
| 37 | Statesboro | 34,149 | $44,737 | $944 | 9.0% | 31.6% |
| 38 | Martinez | 33,750 | $81,602 | $1,284 | 6.1% | 37.2% |
| 39 | Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $1,828 | 5.6% | 53.6% |
| 40 | LaGrange | 32,078 | $43,708 | $1,073 | 9.0% | 27.9% |
| 41 | Redan | 31,017 | $65,227 | $1,566 | 10.0% | 31.4% |
| 42 | Lawrenceville | 30,954 | $61,561 | $1,613 | 5.1% | 26.0% |
| 43 | McDonough | 30,947 | $75,343 | $1,792 | 5.5% | 28.5% |
| 44 | Chamblee | 30,895 | $84,452 | $1,859 | 2.2% | 47.9% |
| 45 | Pooler | 28,466 | $91,766 | $1,671 | 6.1% | 39.7% |
| 46 | Union City | 27,728 | $49,549 | $1,330 | 5.8% | 29.8% |
| 47 | Carrollton | 27,392 | $54,379 | $1,089 | 5.2% | 35.2% |
| 48 | Sugar Hill | 26,128 | $107,389 | $1,862 | 4.0% | 48.5% |
| 49 | Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $1,655 | 4.3% | 76.3% |
| 50 | Cartersville | 24,074 | $84,437 | $1,229 | 2.7% | 28.7% |
| 51 | Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | $1,110 | 6.3% | 15.9% |
| 52 | Perry | 23,001 | $76,909 | $1,132 | 4.6% | 28.8% |
| 53 | Acworth | 22,473 | $83,539 | $1,664 | 5.3% | 33.9% |
| 54 | Suwanee | 22,349 | $103,260 | $1,885 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| 55 | Snellville | 21,620 | $89,896 | $1,818 | 5.9% | 36.2% |
| 56 | Candler-McAfee | 20,905 | $64,699 | $1,498 | 12.2% | 29.5% |
| 57 | Fayetteville | 19,719 | $82,188 | $1,720 | 7.4% | 41.2% |
| 58 | Kingsland | 19,627 | $77,944 | $1,275 | 3.2% | 23.3% |
| 59 | Forest Park | 19,504 | $41,211 | $1,189 | 5.7% | 12.4% |
| 60 | Winder | 19,437 | $63,779 | $1,209 | 5.5% | 19.3% |
| 61 | St. Marys | 19,166 | $74,288 | $1,183 | 7.7% | 29.3% |
| 62 | Thomasville | 18,666 | $49,673 | $1,077 | 5.9% | 24.9% |
| 63 | Holly Springs | 18,627 | $113,992 | $1,850 | 2.2% | 45.8% |
| 64 | Villa Rica | 18,551 | $87,803 | $1,547 | 3.6% | 28.4% |
| 65 | Conyers | 18,512 | $63,140 | $1,318 | 9.4% | 33.0% |
| 66 | North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $1,913 | 6.1% | 74.0% |
| 67 | Calhoun | 18,183 | $58,750 | $873 | 2.3% | 20.2% |
| 68 | Richmond Hill | 18,181 | $92,824 | $1,781 | 5.8% | 36.8% |
| 69 | Powder Springs | 18,009 | $105,070 | $1,583 | 4.4% | 41.0% |
| 70 | Norcross | 18,007 | $75,266 | $1,715 | 2.2% | 40.5% |
| 71 | North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $1,874 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| 72 | Buford | 17,997 | $69,471 | $1,357 | 4.5% | 29.4% |
| 73 | Tifton | 17,210 | $45,298 | $798 | 3.4% | 22.1% |
| 74 | Grovetown | 17,014 | $85,660 | $1,407 | 4.0% | 29.2% |
| 75 | Lithia Springs | 16,875 | $62,417 | $1,402 | 6.6% | 26.0% |
| 76 | Fairburn | 16,831 | $91,897 | $1,479 | 3.2% | 38.5% |
| 77 | Milledgeville | 16,748 | $41,616 | $913 | 6.9% | 21.1% |
| 78 | St. Simons | 16,228 | $108,771 | $1,799 | 2.8% | 57.0% |
| 79 | Dublin | 16,136 | $42,988 | $847 | 7.3% | 20.2% |
| 80 | Americus | 15,813 | $39,176 | $834 | 5.4% | 21.9% |
| 81 | Monroe | 15,648 | $44,656 | $1,105 | 11.6% | 16.1% |
| 82 | Loganville | 15,527 | $83,605 | $2,018 | 4.9% | 27.0% |
| 83 | Lilburn | 15,390 | $63,581 | $1,778 | 5.2% | 27.9% |
| 84 | Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | $951 | 7.6% | 19.4% |
| 85 | Braselton | 15,178 | $120,984 | $2,082 | 3.4% | 44.6% |
| 86 | Jefferson | 14,990 | $109,828 | $1,074 | 2.6% | 34.9% |
| 87 | Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $1,360 | 5.0% | 17.3% |
| 88 | Dallas | 14,714 | $75,545 | $1,492 | 8.3% | 23.4% |
| 89 | College Park | 14,712 | $51,635 | $1,207 | 17.0% | 28.8% |
| 90 | Moultrie | 14,588 | $43,670 | $790 | 7.1% | 19.5% |
| 91 | Covington | 14,584 | $58,810 | $1,191 | 7.3% | 27.2% |
| 92 | Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $1,422 | 8.1% | 24.6% |
| 93 | Bainbridge | 14,404 | $45,422 | $791 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 94 | Vinings | 14,390 | $94,982 | $1,839 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| 95 | Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $1,534 | 4.7% | 38.7% |
| 96 | Wilmington Island | 13,905 | $93,924 | $1,752 | 3.5% | 52.6% |
| 97 | Waycross | 13,756 | $38,301 | $768 | 11.6% | 16.0% |
| 98 | Port Wentworth | 12,892 | $79,731 | $1,812 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| 99 | Mountain Park | 12,850 | $96,166 | $1,818 | 2.3% | 45.7% |
| 100 | Douglas | 11,749 | $34,408 | $680 | 6.3% | 16.5% |
Georgia is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 10,940,407 residents, a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $77,353. The unemployment rate was 3.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 96.3 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,353 | 27 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 11 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 5.3% | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 96.3 | 25 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 25 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 11.2% | 17 of 51 | higher is better |
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Georgia is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 10,940,407 residents (the 8th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.6. Its economy produced about $962,429 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 8th among states and DC, equal to $87,970 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.3% in 2026M09, which is 11th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 5.3% of employment, 2nd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $48,170 a year ($23.16 an hour), 6% below the national median ($48,170 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Georgia are Fast Food and Counter Workers (145,030 jobs, median $26,920); Retail Salespersons (143,120 jobs, median $30,840); Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (137,580 jobs, median $38,480); General and Operations Managers (111,060 jobs, median $103,730); Registered Nurses (100,950 jobs, median $93,550). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (median $618,090); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $425,460); Physicians, All Other (median $266,880). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in transportation and material moving (1.2 times the national share of workers) and business and financial operations (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Georgia: the regional price parity is 96.3 against 100 for the whole country (25th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,393 a month and the median household income $77,353, so a year of rent equals 21.6% of income; the median home value is $303,300. The state minimum wage is $5.15 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 5.19%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
11.2% of residents were born abroad and 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 70.9% drive alone, 1.1% use public transit and 15.9% work from home; 19.8% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 135,793 | 14.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 96,637 | 10.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 92,624 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 89,482 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 82,731 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68,885 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66,857 | 6.9% |
| Information | 59,469 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 55,055 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 47,699 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38,012 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30,025 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26,523 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18,093 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 16,381 | 1.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 16,229 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10,326 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7,036 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,596 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,975 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 9,500 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 233,200 | -1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 426,100 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,029,100 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 111,100 | +1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 281,100 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 740,400 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 749,000 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 510,800 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 171,300 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 715,800 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 4,977,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 561,230 | 114.8 | 1.01 | $44,990 | $29,910 | $70,820 | -5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 437,650 | 89.5 | 1.02 | $28,810 | $17,460 | $44,730 | -18% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 525,530 | 107.5 | 1.22 | $41,690 | $29,560 | $72,930 | -6% |
| Sales and Related | 464,210 | 94.9 | 1.10 | $36,260 | $23,850 | $97,780 | -6% |
| Management | 328,970 | 67.3 | 0.94 | $122,980 | $57,680 | $230,910 | -3% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 389,510 | 79.7 | 1.18 | $79,270 | $46,070 | $144,870 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 305,500 | 62.5 | 0.99 | $83,590 | $44,520 | $161,760 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 279,870 | 57.2 | 0.98 | $61,090 | $26,430 | $97,760 | +1% |
| Production | 308,310 | 63.1 | 1.14 | $43,260 | $30,980 | $66,730 | -8% |
| Healthcare Support | 160,030 | 32.7 | 0.64 | $37,080 | $27,090 | $49,750 | -3% |
| Construction and Extraction | 155,470 | 31.8 | 0.77 | $49,790 | $35,080 | $83,500 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 206,500 | 42.2 | 1.08 | $57,840 | $36,210 | $91,060 | -3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 170,620 | 34.9 | 1.03 | $104,720 | $53,250 | $169,480 | -4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 120,460 | 24.6 | 0.84 | $35,760 | $26,580 | $48,270 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 118,360 | 24.2 | 1.00 | $46,290 | $30,130 | $78,740 | -8% |
| Personal Care and Service | 87,880 | 18.0 | 0.86 | $30,540 | $21,650 | $55,630 | -16% |
| Community and Social Service | 59,710 | 12.2 | 0.71 | $56,680 | $35,600 | $96,800 | -3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 66,760 | 13.7 | 0.81 | $88,730 | $49,740 | $159,920 | -11% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 57,620 | 11.8 | 0.90 | $60,670 | $31,140 | $126,190 | -3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 33,250 | 6.8 | 0.72 | $78,730 | $46,700 | $137,940 | -5% |
| Legal | 42,750 | 8.7 | 1.04 | $90,160 | $48,550 | $232,930 | -12% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 8,970 | 1.8 | 0.66 | $37,220 | $27,360 | $63,820 | +2% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 8,770 | 2.69 | $618,090 | $187,570 | $642,610 | +166% |
| Cardiologists | 1,150 | 2.11 | $610,070 | $186,960 | $934,460 | +23% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 5,440 | 2.58 | $425,460 | $103,490 | $581,750 | +66% |
| Physicians, All Other | 8,580 | 0.80 | $266,880 | $82,350 | $457,060 | +0% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,690 | 1.09 | $259,320 | $161,560 | $438,620 | +6% |
| Anesthesiologists | 1,040 | 0.86 | $230,000 | $169,710 | $494,270 | -41% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,170 | 0.72 | $224,630 | $167,110 | $303,900 | -5% |
| Chief Executives | 4,080 | 0.63 | $208,180 | $57,290 | $517,910 | -3% |
| Dentists, General | 2,620 | 0.67 | $206,760 | $93,590 | $373,420 | +21% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 18,560 | 0.88 | $173,940 | $119,110 | $279,640 | -1% |
| Financial Managers | 21,390 | 0.81 | $166,790 | $94,040 | $315,890 | +0% |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 1,010 | 1.40 | $163,060 | $96,540 | $290,070 | +9% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 3,590 | 0.52 | $161,470 | $107,170 | $221,750 | -6% |
| Marketing Managers | 8,510 | 0.69 | $160,760 | $94,390 | $277,180 | -4% |
| Sales Managers | 17,690 | 0.88 | $159,890 | $79,560 | $292,490 | +8% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,430 | 1.29 | $155,360 | $91,560 | $250,120 | +5% |
| Human Resources Managers | 7,270 | 1.05 | $150,700 | $89,790 | $271,170 | +1% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,020 | 0.68 | $145,100 | $53,010 | $247,410 | +18% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 2,230 | 1.05 | $140,460 | $84,520 | $205,540 | +4% |
| Database Architects | 2,590 | 1.23 | $139,500 | $102,400 | $187,410 | +0% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,020 | 1.46 | $137,680 | $86,790 | $174,730 | +12% |
| Pharmacists | 10,530 | 1.04 | $137,120 | $100,950 | $170,110 | -3% |
| Lawyers | 23,930 | 1.01 | $134,830 | $58,750 | $317,820 | -16% |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,540 | 0.65 | $134,500 | $87,120 | $227,310 | -8% |
| Computer Network Architects | 7,690 | 1.36 | $133,890 | $51,710 | $179,040 | -0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 8,830 | 12.75 | $38,930 | $34,920 | $44,600 | +1% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,550 | 8.67 | $40,930 | $32,300 | $47,350 | +4% |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | 2,530 | 6.26 | $45,360 | $36,200 | $59,910 | -2% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,560 | 5.53 | $39,840 | $27,180 | $45,850 | +3% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 16,370 | 4.58 | $60,130 | $34,670 | $99,510 | -9% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | 1,900 | 4.47 | $36,510 | $31,680 | $43,920 | -2% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 3,130 | 3.48 | $126,300 | $69,260 | $171,180 | +10% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | 1,730 | 3.46 | $42,030 | $33,830 | $57,340 | -9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | 12,240 | 3.28 | $24,780 | $19,230 | $50,010 | -51% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | 2,920 | 3.27 | $46,430 | $28,290 | $74,890 | -7% |
| Avionics Technicians | 1,820 | 3.07 | $79,060 | $60,240 | $100,650 | -4% |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 1,390 | 3.06 | $41,460 | $31,050 | $58,160 | -17% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 22,440 | 2.84 | $39,900 | $29,380 | $61,730 | -1% |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 5,650 | 2.77 | $37,810 | $28,300 | $47,960 | -5% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 2,950 | 2.76 | $72,550 | $47,300 | $95,230 | +11% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 8,770 | 2.69 | $618,090 | $187,570 | $642,610 | +166% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 5,440 | 2.58 | $425,460 | $103,490 | $581,750 | +66% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 11,480 | 2.51 | $39,330 | $30,150 | $45,800 | +3% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,620 | 2.45 | $45,080 | $33,560 | $74,520 | -9% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 7,160 | 2.16 | $85,980 | $61,160 | $165,910 | +6% |
| Agricultural Technicians | 1,020 | 2.15 | $48,960 | $27,760 | $67,910 | -1% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 1,700 | 2.14 | $35,450 | $25,870 | $42,390 | -1% |
| Cardiologists | 1,150 | 2.11 | $610,070 | $186,960 | $934,460 | +23% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 50,260 | 2.06 | $43,210 | $36,690 | $59,860 | -7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 67,450 | 1.97 | $78,410 | $43,860 | $153,100 | -6% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,096 federal job postings open now in Georgia (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 144 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 135 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 104 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 56 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 42 |
| Air National Guard Units | 37 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 36 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 34 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 31 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 28 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 25 |
| Farm Service Agency | 25 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 21 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 16 |
| U.S. Army Medical Command | 15 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 48 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 47 |
| Medical Officer | 39 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Information Technology Management | 27 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 27 |
| Aviation Safety | 26 |
| General Business And Industry | 21 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 21 |
| Nurse | 20 |
| Criminal Investigation | 20 |
| Program Management | 19 |
| Contracting | 19 |
| Human Resources Management | 17 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,978 (843 postings).
The median wage in Georgia is $48,170 a year ($23.16 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $27,930 and the 90th $122,470.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 561,230 | 114.8 | 1.01 | $44,990 | $29,910 | $70,820 | -5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 437,650 | 89.5 | 1.02 | $28,810 | $17,460 | $44,730 | -18% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 525,530 | 107.5 | 1.22 | $41,690 | $29,560 | $72,930 | -6% |
| Sales and Related | 464,210 | 94.9 | 1.10 | $36,260 | $23,850 | $97,780 | -6% |
| Management | 328,970 | 67.3 | 0.94 | $122,980 | $57,680 | $230,910 | -3% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 389,510 | 79.7 | 1.18 | $79,270 | $46,070 | $144,870 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 305,500 | 62.5 | 0.99 | $83,590 | $44,520 | $161,760 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 279,870 | 57.2 | 0.98 | $61,090 | $26,430 | $97,760 | +1% |
| Production | 308,310 | 63.1 | 1.14 | $43,260 | $30,980 | $66,730 | -8% |
| Healthcare Support | 160,030 | 32.7 | 0.64 | $37,080 | $27,090 | $49,750 | -3% |
| Construction and Extraction | 155,470 | 31.8 | 0.77 | $49,790 | $35,080 | $83,500 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 206,500 | 42.2 | 1.08 | $57,840 | $36,210 | $91,060 | -3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 170,620 | 34.9 | 1.03 | $104,720 | $53,250 | $169,480 | -4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 120,460 | 24.6 | 0.84 | $35,760 | $26,580 | $48,270 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 118,360 | 24.2 | 1.00 | $46,290 | $30,130 | $78,740 | -8% |
| Personal Care and Service | 87,880 | 18.0 | 0.86 | $30,540 | $21,650 | $55,630 | -16% |
| Community and Social Service | 59,710 | 12.2 | 0.71 | $56,680 | $35,600 | $96,800 | -3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 66,760 | 13.7 | 0.81 | $88,730 | $49,740 | $159,920 | -11% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 57,620 | 11.8 | 0.90 | $60,670 | $31,140 | $126,190 | -3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 33,250 | 6.8 | 0.72 | $78,730 | $46,700 | $137,940 | -5% |
| Legal | 42,750 | 8.7 | 1.04 | $90,160 | $48,550 | $232,930 | -12% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 8,970 | 1.8 | 0.66 | $37,220 | $27,360 | $63,820 | +2% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Georgia ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $5.15 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 5.19% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 96.3 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,393 |
| Median home value | $303,300 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 65.7% |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.9% |
| Public transit to work | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 15.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 19.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
11.2% of residents of Georgia were born abroad (1,223,138 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 233,808 |
| India | 111,968 |
| Jamaica | 55,199 |
| Guatemala | 46,987 |
| Korea | 45,959 |
| Vietnam | 45,232 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 43,238 |
| El Salvador | 32,404 |
| Nigeria | 31,220 |
| Colombia | 30,534 |
| Venezuela | 30,053 |
| Honduras | 25,357 |
| Philippines | 22,777 |
| Brazil | 21,261 |
| Ethiopia | 21,100 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$5.15 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 5.19% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$77,353 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,096 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.