In demand
14,913
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Atlanta. Postings for physician are up 18.0% from a year ago.
Sweet Auburn, Atlanta
The job market inAtlanta
4 million people work in the Atlanta metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Largest employer
62,018
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
Emory University and The Home Depot, Inc. are the next largest employers in Atlanta.
Cabbagetown, Atlanta
Job titles
77,938
people work in sales manager roles
Sales manager is the most common job title in Atlanta. Sales executive is growing fastest, up 6.3% in a year.
Inman Park, Atlanta
Industries
435,907
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 249,092 work in engineering and construction services and 242,745 in retail and consumer goods.
Midtown, Atlanta
Pay
$111,912
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Atlanta. The median across the US is $67,324.
Tech Square, Midtown
Growth
11,474
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 68 largest employers that grew. Yancey Bros. Co. grew fastest, up 20.3%.
West Midtown, Atlanta
Hiring
219,206
job postings were active in Atlanta in June 2026
Up 7.6% from a year earlier.
Ansley Park, Atlanta
That's the job market in Atlanta.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Atlanta?
The largest employer in the Atlanta metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 62,018 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 3,987,657 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Atlanta metro grew 1.55% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Atlanta, GA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Atlanta metro
3.99M
3,987,657 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.55%
across the Atlanta metro
Average salary
$88,042
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Atlanta?
Atlanta employers had 219,206 active job postings in June 2026, up 7.6% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Atlanta?
About 3,987,657 people work in the Atlanta metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Atlanta metro grew 1.55% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 435,907 jobs, followed by engineering and construction services (249,092) and retail and consumer goods (242,745). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 62,018 people in the Atlanta metro. Yancey Bros. Co. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +20.3%. Employers here had 219,206 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Atlanta, GA
- State
- Georgia
- Workers in the metro
- 3,987,657
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.55%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Atlanta by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Atlanta metro, followed by Emory University and The Home Depot, Inc..
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| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 62,018 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | Emory University | 43,919 | Education Services | ||
| 3 | The Home Depot, Inc. | 40,138 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 4 | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 35,291 | Commercial Aviation | ||
| 5 | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | 25,299 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 6 | Walmart, Inc. | 23,718 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | WellStar Health System, Inc. | 22,261 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 8 | Northside Hospital, Inc. | 19,707 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 9 | Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. | 18,086 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 10 | The Kroger Co. | 17,952 | Retail and Consumer Goods |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Atlanta metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Atlanta metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Atlanta in 2026
The largest industries in the Atlanta metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Atlanta metro
Healthcare and wellness services, engineering and construction services and retail and consumer goods each employ more than 240,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 435,907 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Atlanta, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Atlanta (2026)
Yancey Bros. Co. grew fastest, up +20.3%. 68 of the 200 largest employers in Atlanta added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Atlanta (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Atlanta (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Atlanta metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Atlanta, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Atlanta (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| The Home Depot, Inc. | 2,293 |
| Northside Hospital, Inc. | 2,183 |
| Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. | 1,989 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Atlanta (2026)
Share of the Atlanta metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Atlanta metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Sales Manager77,938
- 2Account Executive75,414
- 3Registered Nurse73,954
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Sales Executive+6.3%
- 2Physician+4.6%
- 3Account Executive+4.5%
In-demand jobs in Atlanta
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Atlanta metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14,913 | -21.5% |
| Physician | 8,672 | +18.0% |
| Maintenance Technician | 8,331 | +8.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Atlanta metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Atlanta job market: hiring trends (2026)
Atlanta employers had 219,206 active job postings in June 2026, up 7.6% from a year earlier.
219,206
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+7.6%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Atlanta metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Atlanta employers had 219,206 active postings in Jun 2026, up 7.6% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 200,032 in Dec 2024 and peaked at 253,268 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Atlanta employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Atlanta (2026)
Median salary by job function in Atlanta
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Atlanta, compared with any other metro.
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Atlanta companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Atlanta metro, with about 62,018 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Atlanta are Government of the United States of America, Emory University, The Home Depot, Inc., Delta Air Lines, Inc., Publix Super Markets, Inc., Walmart, Inc., WellStar Health System, Inc., Northside Hospital, Inc., Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. and The Kroger Co., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 3,987,657 people work in the Atlanta metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (435,907 jobs), engineering and construction services (249,092) and retail and consumer goods (242,745).
Among the largest employers in the Atlanta metro, Yancey Bros. Co. (+20.3%), AMB Group LLC (+19.7%) and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (+16.4%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Atlanta metro are registered nurse, physician and maintenance technician, as of June 2026.
Atlanta employers had 219,206 active job postings in June 2026, up 7.6% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Atlanta.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/atlanta-ga-job-market
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