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Atlanta, GA is a great place to look for new job opportunities. The future job growth in the city is predicted to be 35.22%, far above the national average of 30.54%. This means that there are plenty of new positions being opened up in the area. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Atlanta, GA is 5.1%, which is lower than the US average of 4.1%. This indicates that employers are actively looking to fill their positions and people have more opportunities to access gainful employment in Atlanta, GA than in other parts of the country.

The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 5.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Atlanta has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Atlanta is $69,164.
- The median home cost in Atlanta is $364,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Atlanta? Legal ($107,182)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($16,406)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($99,919)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($20,859)
- Average Income of Residents in Atlanta ($54,466) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Atlanta (5.3) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Atlanta. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Atlanta, Georgia that match your qualifications.

     JobsAtlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
  $54,466$37,638
  $69,164$69,021
  5.36
  -5.1%-6.2%
  46.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationAtlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
  Management$98,322$77,236
  Business, Financial$78,297$68,299
  Computer, Math$84,539$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$71,318$86,023
  Sciences$57,108$66,034
  Social Service$43,667$44,925
  Legal$107,182$88,013
  Education$43,550$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$53,511$43,591
  Health Practitioners$81,243$75,327
  Health Technicians$41,323$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,420$25,441
  Fire Fighters$27,275$35,516
  Law Enforcement$53,720$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,406$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,571$23,378
  Personal Care$16,758$15,351
  Sales, Related$49,642$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,609$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$33,007$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$33,701$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$38,750$48,436
  Production$32,108$38,103
  Transportation$36,975$39,572
  Material Moving$21,181$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryAtlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$37,083$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$47,719$74,432
  Construction$44,128$44,287
  Manufacturing$74,176$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$67,672$51,301
  Retail Trade$32,633$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,025$43,256
  Utilities$71,198$77,546
  Information$77,500$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$91,176$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$69,922$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$83,000$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$99,919$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,252$30,687
  Educational Services$42,534$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$54,300$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$36,774$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$20,859$18,154
  Other Services$32,334$29,481
  Public Administration$65,212$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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