Want to make $274k? See who’s hiring in Georgia & which industries are paying $50k & up
With the threat of a recession and the cost of living skyrocketing, there’s been a lot of speculation about how these factors will affect unemployment and the job market.
Lucky for us, Georgia is the right place to live if you want to find a job.
Our state outperforms the national average in terms of job creation and workforce participation across many sectors, and some predictions suggest it will maintain this positive position despite the national downturn. According to the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth, Georgia’s economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, which is faster than the national GDP growth forecast of 1.6%.
Based on a press release from The Georgia Department of Labor (DOL), Georgia’s job numbers are “approaching 5 million, just 5,100 jobs away from making history.” This is due to many factors, including Georgia’s strong economic gains, diverse jobs, business friendly environment and its population growth.
Major areas of growth
The University of Georgia Extension suggests this growth is driven across these top five sectors, and these industries are expected to hire the most:
Healthcare and healthcare IT
Clean energy and renewable technologies
Technology and Fintech
Construction and housing
Transportation and logistics
If you’re seeking a career in any of these industries, there are opportunities for you.
Healthcare and Healthcare IT
The healthcare sector is expected to lead Georgia’s economic growth in 2025, driven by population growth and an aging demographic. The Health IT and telemedicine areas are creating thousands of high-paying jobs with the state supporting around 30,000 jobs in over 225 healthcare IT companies.
Job openings:
Mobile IV Therapy Nurse
- Pay: $100 to $125 an hour
- Job summary: Nurses will operate 30 miles within their service area providing IV and IM therapy to patients 12 and older or does not meet any contraindications.
- Apply with Indeed.
IT Clinical Solution Analyst III
- Pay: Not listed, but according to Zip Recruiter the average salary for Georgia is $64,790 to $81,493.
- Job summary: A high-level strategic contributor with a deep understanding of healthcare processes and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Apply on Indeed.
Clean energy and renewable technologies
According to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution by the Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy, more than 82,000 Georgians worked in the clean tech industry at the end of 2024.
The state ranks first for new large-scale clean energy projects and has seen significant growth in renewable energy jobs.
Job openings:
Lead Electrical Engineer
Pay: Not listed but the average salary in Georgia for a lead electrical engineer is $93,803.
Job summary: The lead will lead a project team in designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for various projects, including existing plant retrofits and new generation installations.
Apply at: Sargent & Lundy jobs
Program Coordinator - Clean Energy Grant
Pay: $52,000 per year
Summary: The Program Coordinator for the Clean Energy Grant at Atlanta Technical College will coordinate the grant program and services, work with grant partners, assist with data collection and reporting, and schedule training sessions in the Industrial & Transportation Technology department.
Apply at Team Georgia Careers
Technology and fintech
Georgia’s tech scene continues to grow, particularly in financial technology (fintech). Fintech includes innovative technologies that improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services.
Job openings:
AVP, Product Manager, Client & Consumer Portals (Fintech)
Pay: $133,500 - $274,100 per year
Summary: This role involves managing client and consumer portals for Unum, a Fortune 500 company providing employee benefits. The position requires experience in product management and fintech.
Apply at Unum jobs
Senior Analyst, Plant Systems
Pay: Not listed, but according to Zip Recruiter the average salary for Georgia is $90,329
Summary: This position will own the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) system along with help support the plant’s IS system and infrastructure where/if support is needed.
Construction and housing
The construction industry in Georgia is booming as a result of many factors, but new construction is one of the most prevalent influences. Georgia is one of the states in which your money will go the farthest with housing costs 20.8% lower than the national average.
Job openings:
Construction Project Manager
Pay: Not listed, but according to Zip Recruiter the average salary for Georgia is $59,793 to $68,506 per year.
Summary: This position involves managing construction projects for Greystone Properties, likely overseeing various aspects of residential or commercial construction.
Apply at Linkedin
Traveling Construction Materials Technician II
Pay: $19 to $26.70 an hour
Summary: Candidates will travel 100% of the time to work on multiple high-profile projects such as transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and more in many geographical areas to perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, and asphalt.
Apply at Linkedin
Transportation and logistics
Georgia’s transportation and logistics industry is a major contributor to the state economic growth and has provided many employment opportunities. There are 239,406 Georgia residents that work in this sector directly and it indirectly supports 495,064 jobs across other related industries.
Job openings:
Service Order Dispatcher
Pay: $22 an hour
Summary: This role will coordinate transportation logistics and ensure efficient fleet management and will play a key role in optimizing operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Apply at Falkor careers
Logistics Coordinator
Pay: $58,509 to $76,068
Summary: This position will support operational activities related to the transport of biological specimens, reports, and supplies, and responsibilities will include tracking specimens from the point of pickup through delivery.
Apply at BioTouch jobs
Georgia’s job growth is projected to rise 1% for 2025, which will add 50,900 jobs, and these sectors will contribute to opportunities for job seekers. Now is an excellent time to explore these thriving industries.
If you work in these industries, share your experiences. Email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on Instagram.
