Georgia Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Georgia from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $48,170 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $341
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Georgia
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 8,770 | $618,090 | $476,310 |
| 2 | Cardiologists | 1,150 | $610,070 | $616,040 |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | 300 | $502,070 | $459,440 |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 490 | $474,820 | $503,390 |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 5,440 | $425,460 | $388,060 |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 120 | $382,920 | $342,700 |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 350 | $354,000 | $319,300 |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | 8,580 | $266,880 | $269,550 |
Most common jobs in Georgia
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 145,030 | $26,920 | $27,290 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 143,120 | $30,840 | $33,980 |
| 3 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 137,580 | $38,480 | $40,450 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 111,060 | $103,730 | $132,660 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 100,950 | $93,550 | $95,080 |
| 6 | Customer Service Representatives | 97,850 | $39,630 | $42,940 |
| 7 | Cashiers | 97,540 | $29,070 | $29,040 |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 86,660 | $35,620 | $37,790 |
Wages by metro area
- Albany, GA
- Athens-Clarke County, GA
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
- Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
- Columbus, GA-AL
- Dalton, GA
- Gainesville, GA
- Hinesville, GA
- Macon-Bibb County, GA
- Rome, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Valdosta, GA
- Warner Robins, GA
- East Georgia nonmetropolitan area
- Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area
- North Georgia nonmetropolitan area
- South Georgia nonmetropolitan area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)14,930 certified, median offer $110,000
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)5,406 certified, median offer $46,738
Top H-1B employers in Georgia
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 343 | $108,514 |
| 2 | Emory University | 314 | $75,815 |
| 3 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 311 | $160,160 |
| 4 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 208 | $86,445 |
| 5 | Savannah Chatham County Public School System | 192 | $68,569 |
| 6 | Infosys Limited | 180 | $86,445 |
| 7 | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 178 | $155,000 |
| 8 | Home Depot Management Company LLC | 159 | $134,268 |
More Georgia labor data
- Unemployment by county3.3% statewide
- Jobs by industry4.98 million jobs, 0.0% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$341 a week on average
- Union membership5.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings727 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Georgia?
- The median wage for all occupations in Georgia is $48,170 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Georgia?
- Georgia's unemployment rate was 3.3% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Georgia?
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Georgia: $618,090 a year.