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Employment and Industries in the Albany, Georgia Area

The largest employers in Albany are the healthcare and education sectors and the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany. Other significant contributors to employment are the manufacturing and retail trade sectors. Management, professional and related services provide 30% of the jobs. About 21% of the workforce are in sales and office jobs.

The economy is bolstered by a diversified manufacturing sector which includes tires, food and beverages, paper products and pharmaceuticals. The transportation sector also contributes to the economy. In addition, the city is regarded as a prominent center for commerce in southwest Georgia.

Some of the jobs more common in Albany than the nation's other cities are probation officers and correctional treatment specialists; logisticians, correctional officers and jailers; team assemblers; electrical and electronics repairers of commercial and industrial equipment; and helpers of pipe layers, plumbers, pipe fitters and steam fitters.

The major employers in the Albany region are:

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Albany State University
  • Miller Brewing Company
  • Coats and Clark Inc
  • Teleperformance USA
  • Palmyra Medical Centers
  • United Parcel Service
  • Bell South Telecommunications
  • Georgia Pacific Corp

The Major employment sectors in Albany are:

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Government
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Social assistance

Noteworthy information regarding Albany: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 80.8 which is low when compared to the nation's average of 100. Approximately 18% of the population have a bachelor's degree or better. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $31,000.

Albany companies have access to helpful business organizations such as:

The Albany Herald offers current information regarding the business endeavors in Albany.

Most Popular Jobs in Albany, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,44049,940$36,000 - 64,10024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education85051,320$35,400 - 66,31014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products81047,010$24,870 - 78,0808%51%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education51052,050$37,050 - 66,3806%96%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education41054,630$34,600 - 78,35011%95%
6Teachers and instructors, all other35015,900$12,780 - 17,1309%54%
7Accountants and auditors30070,040$41,530 - 130,23018%79%
8Chief executives230121,700$46,410 - 2%65%
9Management analysts18080,440$44,030 - 119,69022%78%
10Medical and health services managers17075,500$42,050 - 136,25016%57%
11Lawyers160113,860$51,630 - 11%99%
12Physical therapists16056,430$41,740 - 89,96027%89%
13Pharmacists150102,900$49,800 - 133,45022%97%
14Training and development specialists14051,090$36,690 - 65,52018%56%
15Social and human service assistants13025,420$17,690 - 32,67034%58%
16Child, family, and school social workers13034,310$25,860 - 47,46019%77%
17Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists12033,600$26,590 - 40,51011%58%
18Medical and clinical laboratory technologists11050,900$36,640 - 65,40012%51%
19Detectives and criminal investigators11043,770$32,510 - 63,17017%54%
20Educational, vocational, and school counselors11050,950$24,250 - 76,67013%73%
21Medical and clinical laboratory technicians10028,450$18,360 - 37,27015%51%
22Computer specialists, all other10072,140$53,040 - 97,98015%68%
23Education administrators, elementary and secondary school9088,660$65,490 - 126,7808%78%
24Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products9040,720$22,520 - 61,85012%51%
25Sales managers9073,740$40,740 - 104,48010%69%
26Community and social service specialists, all other8033,620$22,450 - 47,24025%58%
27Financial managers7084,820$56,420 - 120,71013%60%
28Network and computer systems administrators7055,730$32,720 - 83,76027%50%
29Advertising sales agents7024,220$13,200 - 44,99020%56%
30Computer systems analysts7060,700$37,570 - 82,72029%68%
31Vocational education teachers, secondary school6053,740$40,110 - 67,7200%96%
32Librarians6048,650$37,020 - 62,9904%85%
33Financial specialists, all other6061,510$30,340 - 89,48012%50%
34Managers, all other6071,850$51,650 - 98,2207%55%
35Self-enrichment education teachers6038,030$13,790 - 75,54023%54%
36Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation5042,180$23,160 - 63,5005%58%
37Legislators5014,050$12,750 - 15,7901%65%
38Instructional coordinators5062,470$39,740 - 89,92023%79%
39Physician assistants5077,600$58,820 - 100,73027%67%
40Environmental scientists and specialists, including health4052,540$28,010 - 77,26025%93%
41Computer and information systems managers4082,070$48,540 - 148,47016%73%
42Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4034,310$23,540 - 46,84018%56%
43Industrial engineers4073,430$55,660 - 93,14020%74%
44Social workers, all other4021,180$13,230 - 31,85018%77%
45Graphic designers4033,470$22,040 - 53,68010%55%
46Financial examiners4068,730$37,540 - 115,26011%76%
47Speech-language pathologists4061,730$45,510 - 80,17011%98%
48Dentists, general40139,550$32,250 - 9%100%
49Floral designers3018,040$13,400 - 23,7000%55%
50Special education teachers, secondary school3048,010$34,220 - 63,7809%87%
51Engineering managers3099,370$69,460 - 131,8907%84%
52Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists3064,310$31,960 - 82,26016%99%
53Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors3036,600$28,100 - 48,06014%54%
54Mechanical engineers3079,580$66,730 - 99,9604%78%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons2,51020,390$13,180 - 31,95012%25%
2Team assemblers1,98044,640$28,590 - 59,2500%5%
3Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,63015,040$12,750 - 18,18018%5%
4Cashiers1,60015,980$12,850 - 20,610-2%10%
5Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,57020,560$13,200 - 34,3202%5%
6Office clerks, general1,49019,580$13,240 - 29,90013%19%
7Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,23019,160$13,370 - 27,69015%4%
8Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,22033,040$20,240 - 48,85010%4%
9Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,15025,370$17,140 - 35,6901%18%
10General and operations managers1,07076,820$40,620 - 131,3302%48%
11Customer service representatives92024,650$14,670 - 41,90025%22%
12Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks88028,060$16,490 - 41,94013%16%
13First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers88038,730$23,660 - 57,7106%29%
14Waiters and waitresses85014,370$12,740 - 16,27011%14%
15Stock clerks and order fillers79023,630$14,290 - 38,890-7%8%
16Teacher assistants760 10%18%
17Security guards75017,650$12,790 - 28,22017%13%
18Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants69017,150$13,210 - 23,08018%7%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers62032,610$21,050 - 47,1104%25%
20Truck drivers, light or delivery services61028,020$15,650 - 51,1208%4%
21Maintenance and repair workers, general61036,960$21,060 - 59,34010%6%
22Construction laborers60025,730$16,730 - 42,07011%5%
23Bus drivers, school53015,120$12,780 - 19,1009%4%
24Executive secretaries and administrative assistants52033,690$22,440 - 48,24015%18%
25Correctional officers and jailers51028,530$21,700 - 34,14017%11%
26Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses50031,910$23,870 - 41,18014%7%
27Medical secretaries44022,950$17,810 - 29,55017%18%
28First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers43024,230$13,310 - 39,75011%14%
29Receptionists and information clerks40020,080$14,370 - 25,70017%13%
30Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines39046,310$30,110 - 61,02012%3%
31Child care workers39015,270$12,890 - 18,98018%15%
32Business operations specialists, all other37069,700$41,290 - 101,44021%49%
33Home health aides37017,210$13,460 - 20,62049%7%
34Preschool teachers, except special education35024,570$13,500 - 48,96026%43%
35Cooks, restaurant35015,360$12,810 - 19,88012%5%
36Cooks, fast food35016,200$12,910 - 21,8908%5%
37Cooks, institution and cafeteria34020,880$13,450 - 31,04011%5%
38First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers31048,350$29,870 - 68,6109%10%
39First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers30059,940$30,410 - 98,210-4%15%
40Landscaping and groundskeeping workers30021,580$13,560 - 36,72018%6%
41Police and sheriff's patrol officers29033,340$24,380 - 45,99011%33%
42Industrial truck and tractor operators29026,550$15,070 - 40,000-1%2%
43Medical assistants28024,020$17,800 - 31,37035%10%
44Automotive service technicians and mechanics27031,420$15,070 - 47,36014%4%
45Maids and housekeeping cleaners27014,920$12,830 - 18,25013%5%
46Logisticians27072,210$48,470 - 103,22017%43%
47Food preparation workers25015,610$12,760 - 20,11015%7%
48Fire fighters23030,650$17,510 - 43,17012%18%
49Pharmacy technicians23025,050$15,330 - 33,74032%16%
50Counter and rental clerks22021,540$13,250 - 30,97023%16%
51First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers22052,170$30,400 - 76,5007%13%
52Electricians21038,660$23,600 - 57,8607%7%
53Cleaners of vehicles and equipment20018,740$13,820 - 25,71014%3%
54Billing and posting clerks and machine operators20025,520$16,550 - 33,0404%15%
55Amusement and recreation attendants20015,170$12,860 - 18,89024%22%
56Administrative services managers20074,950$46,550 - 114,41012%40%
57Dishwashers19014,370$12,750 - 16,26010%3%
58Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop19014,680$12,780 - 16,54010%8%
59Tellers18023,810$17,740 - 32,43014%16%
60Carpenters18032,390$22,120 - 44,10010%6%
61Machinists18032,030$18,060 - 49,710-2%3%
62Interviewers, except eligibility and loan17025,210$19,070 - 32,48010%24%
63Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters17030,060$17,950 - 48,28011%4%
64Emergency medical technicians and paramedics17033,590$18,600 - 52,98019%14%
65First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators16047,470$30,840 - 69,82010%17%
66Legal secretaries16029,750$20,990 - 39,96012%18%
67Driver/sales workers16032,090$14,070 - 54,260-4%4%
68Postal service mail carriers160 1%11%
69Laundry and dry-cleaning workers15016,090$12,920 - 21,86010%5%
70Insurance sales agents15039,850$21,800 - 63,89013%45%
71Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks15031,660$16,760 - 47,4404%6%
72Bill and account collectors14027,930$21,050 - 34,95023%13%
73Medical records and health information technicians14022,050$16,330 - 30,87018%12%
74Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks13016,100$12,930 - 20,90017%14%
75First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand13034,050$15,250 - 53,76013%17%
76Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment13048,960$35,330 - 63,1007%0%
77Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators13032,790$21,870 - 49,6008%3%
78Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers13033,250$15,170 - 53,8705%2%
79Painters, construction and maintenance12040,070$24,590 - 50,32012%6%
80Bartenders12015,010$12,810 - 18,06011%17%
81Radiologic technologists and technicians12040,820$29,640 - 53,24015%25%
82Production, planning, and expediting clerks12046,790$25,480 - 72,7504%30%
83Dental assistants11025,510$20,470 - 31,85029%9%
84Taxi drivers and chauffeurs11014,480$12,800 - 16,29013%15%
85Dental hygienists11042,880$20,550 - 60,51030%33%
86Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators110 -7%12%
87Family and general practitioners110190,900$122,960 - 0%0%
88Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products11063,390$34,120 - 85,6200%42%
89Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers10022,650$14,220 - 33,16012%0%
90Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters10022,050$16,490 - 35,23012%3%
91Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers10021,100$13,600 - 30,24014%11%
92Loan interviewers and clerks10029,750$21,770 - 44,6500%24%
93Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers10031,130$20,150 - 48,480-6%14%
94Recreation workers10019,820$13,120 - 31,99013%47%
95Surgical technologists9032,430$18,840 - 49,15025%16%
96Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists9034,910$24,720 - 51,14012%3%
97Automotive body and related repairers9041,780$14,810 - 74,26012%3%
98Industrial machinery mechanics9027,250$18,900 - 32,3109%5%
99Personal and home care aides9014,450$12,760 - 16,39051%10%
100Cement masons and concrete finishers9025,840$18,150 - 38,68011%2%
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Jobs More Common Near Albany Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines46,3103908.3
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists33,6001206.5
Logisticians72,2102706.4
Correctional officers and jailers28,5305106.4
Team assemblers44,6401,9804.9
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment48,9601304.5
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters22,0501003.5
Bus drivers, school15,1205303.2
Detectives and criminal investigators43,7701103.2
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers21,1001002.9
Family and general practitioners190,9001102.9
Cooks, institution and cafeteria20,8803402.6
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics33,5901702.5
Medical secretaries22,9504402.3
Physical therapists56,4301602.3
Fire fighters30,6502302.2
Preschool teachers, except special education24,5703502.2
Amusement and recreation attendants15,1702002.1
Medical records and health information technicians22,0501402.1
Chief executives121,7002302
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,2101701.9
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,0401,2201.9
Administrative services managers74,9502001.9
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators47,4701601.8
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses31,9105001.8
Teachers and instructors, all other15,9003501.8
Pharmacy technicians25,0502301.7
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers16,0901501.7
First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand34,0501301.7
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,6501001.7
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand20,5601,5701.7
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians28,4501001.7
Cooks, fast food16,2003501.7
Security guards17,6507501.7
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists50,9001101.6
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education54,6304101.6
Child care workers15,2703901.6
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,0206101.6
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs14,4801101.6
Training and development specialists51,0901401.6
Medical and health services managers75,5001701.6
General and operations managers76,8201,0701.6
Teacher assistants 7601.6
Elementary school teachers, except special education51,3208501.5
Dental hygienists42,8801101.5
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks16,1001301.5
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive25,3701,1501.5
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment18,7402001.5
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers38,7308801.5
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,0401,6301.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Albany, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Team assemblers44,6401.631,980
Driver/sales workers32,0901.23160
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products63,3901.2110
Business operations specialists, all other69,7001.18370
Accountants and auditors70,0401.17300
Painters, construction and maintenance40,0701.17120
Family and general practitioners190,9001.16110
Production, planning, and expediting clerks46,7901.14120
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers59,9401.13300
Logisticians72,2101.12270
Lawyers113,8601.11160
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks31,6601.11150
Management analysts80,4401.09180
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education54,6301.09410
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines46,3101.08390
Maintenance and repair workers, general36,9601.08610
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics33,5901.07170
Stock clerks and order fillers23,6301.04790
Elementary school teachers, except special education51,3201.03850
Administrative services managers74,9501.03200
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education52,0501.02510
Training and development specialists51,0901.01140
Tellers23,8101.01180
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment48,9601130
Educational, vocational, and school counselors50,9500.99110
Pharmacists102,9000.98150
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,0200.97610
Preschool teachers, except special education24,5700.96350
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists50,9000.95110
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers33,2500.94130
Cooks, fast food16,2000.93350
Counter and rental clerks21,5400.92220
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers52,1700.92220
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators47,4700.91160
Bill and account collectors27,9300.91140
Social and human service assistants25,4200.9130
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment18,7400.89200
Medical and health services managers75,5000.89170
Pharmacy technicians25,0500.89230
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers21,5800.89300
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,2100.89170
Cooks, institution and cafeteria20,8800.88340
Industrial truck and tractor operators26,5500.88290
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,0400.881,220
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks28,0600.88880
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,0400.871,630
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive25,3700.871,150
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants33,6900.87520
Machinists32,0300.87180
Automotive service technicians and mechanics31,4200.87270

Highest Paying Jobs in Albany, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general213,93080
Family and general practitioners190,900110
Surgeons180,190 
Dentists, general139,55040
Chief executives121,700230
Lawyers113,860160
Pharmacists102,900150
Engineering managers99,37030
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school88,66090
Financial managers84,82070
Computer and information systems managers82,07040
Management analysts80,440180
Mechanical engineers79,58030
Physician assistants77,60050
General and operations managers76,8201,070
Medical and health services managers75,500170
Administrative services managers74,950200
Sales managers73,74090
Industrial engineers73,43040
Logisticians72,210270
Computer specialists, all other72,140100
Managers, all other71,85060
Accountants and auditors70,040300
Loan officers69,94060
Business operations specialists, all other69,700370
Engineers, all other69,050 
Financial examiners68,73040
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists64,31030
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products63,390110
Construction managers62,83060
Instructional coordinators62,47050
Speech-language pathologists61,73040
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers61,57050
Financial specialists, all other61,51060
Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other61,38050
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians61,17040
Civil engineers61,100 
Computer systems analysts60,70070
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers59,940300
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators57,05050
Physical therapists56,430160
Credit analysts55,970 
Network and computer systems administrators55,73070
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education54,630410
Vocational education teachers, secondary school53,74060
Telecommunications line installers and repairers53,43030
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives53,19060
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health52,54040
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers52,170220
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education52,050510

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