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Warner Robins Employment

Employment and Industries in the Warner Robins, Georgia Area

Warner Robins is known as a military community. Robin's Air Force Base is the largest employer in Warner Robins and one of the state's largest employers situated in one location. Most of the workers at the base are civil servants. The base is one of the largest industrial complexes in Georgia. A large number of the residents are former military personnel who work in the area. In addition, the region is home to numerous aerospace and technology firms including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, SAIC and TRW Radio Systems.

Shown below are the largest employers in the Warner Robins area:

  • Robin's Air Force Base
  • Houston Healthcare ASC, LLC
  • Children S Friend, Inc
  • Demo & Sales Inc
  • Houston County
  • City of Warner Robins
  • The Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Inc
  • Warner Robins Supply Company Inc
  • Robins Federal Credit Union
  • Eden Walker International Inc
  • Houston North Inc
  • Star Laundry Inc
  • L-3 Communications TCS, Inc
  • Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia
  • Warner Robins Nursing Center
  • Clean Control Corporation

Some of the most popular jobs filled by college graduates in Warner Robins are electronic engineers, teachers, computer software engineers, systems software; wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives; computer specialists, financial specialists, human resources, training and labor relations specialists; and computer software engineers, applications.

The primary sectors for employment in Warner Robins are:

  • Military
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Social Services
  • Construction
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Finance and insurance

Notable information about Warner Robins: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 79.2 which is low when compared to the national average of 100. About 17% of the residents hold a bachelor's degree or better. In 2009 the average salary in Warner Robins was $29,000.

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Most Popular Jobs in Warner Robins, 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
1Electronics engineers, except computer96078,680$58,550 - 99,9704%81%
2Teachers and instructors, all other61024,710$17,270 - 51,6209%54%
3Computer software engineers, systems software37079,860$47,480 - 114,59028%85%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products34046,130$27,820 - 78,5208%51%
5Computer specialists, all other33069,290$53,130 - 90,49015%68%
6Financial specialists, all other29065,000$42,580 - 89,44012%50%
7Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other23060,690$38,270 - 90,72017%56%
8Electrical engineers20085,330$59,140 - 109,8206%81%
9Computer software engineers, applications19076,360$50,080 - 106,07045%85%
10Computer and information systems managers18097,330$61,010 - 135,70016%73%
11Engineers, all other16090,770$60,520 - 123,5406%82%
12Accountants and auditors14067,000$39,500 - 95,78018%79%
13Pharmacists120103,510$90,280 - 127,11022%97%
14Technical writers12044,960$31,070 - 61,30020%74%
15Training and development specialists12051,120$39,430 - 68,78018%56%
16Network and computer systems administrators11077,020$46,120 - 117,55027%50%
17Civil engineers10081,230$49,570 - 102,67018%87%
18Social and human service assistants9024,610$16,420 - 32,78034%58%
19Self-enrichment education teachers9046,100$22,730 - 66,75023%54%
20Educational, vocational, and school counselors9064,150$55,160 - 79,29013%73%
21Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation8063,000$28,550 - 86,3305%58%
22Chief executives80136,410$54,850 - 2%65%
23Child, family, and school social workers8034,860$26,510 - 50,15019%77%
24Instructional coordinators7065,000$37,210 - 80,79023%79%
25Engineering managers7097,330$73,080 - 128,7607%84%
26Sales managers7084,280$37,250 - 127,95010%69%
27Community and social service specialists, all other6031,190$22,380 - 42,47025%58%
28Lawyers6074,780$41,090 - 110,38011%99%
29Aerospace engineers6080,250$62,950 - 99,84010%87%
30Industrial engineers6076,630$60,720 - 96,71020%74%
31Medical and health services managers6064,980$35,080 - 102,41016%57%
32Occupational health and safety specialists5064,360$49,670 - 82,5508%72%
33Financial managers50103,930$36,000 - 13%60%
34Physical therapists5090,540$45,410 - 27%89%
35Database administrators5059,570$31,570 - 95,27029%72%
36Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4036,270$24,930 - 55,25018%56%
37Network systems and data communications analysts4075,080$49,540 - 100,60053%57%
38Detectives and criminal investigators4048,050$29,870 - 73,77017%54%
39Dentists, general40176,190$61,090 - 9%100%
40Public relations specialists4054,200$26,630 - 95,05018%81%
41Legislators3016,930$12,870 - 28,2401%65%
42Managers, all other3086,890$46,920 - 130,4107%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand2,59021,680$16,720 - 34,4002%5%
2Business operations specialists, all other2,37066,420$46,920 - 90,37021%49%
3Retail salespersons1,88022,420$13,760 - 32,56012%25%
4Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,51015,150$12,790 - 18,97018%5%
5Cashiers1,31016,030$12,870 - 21,060-2%10%
6Sheet metal workers1,19044,790$40,510 - 50,4007%4%
7Logisticians1,17066,060$45,490 - 89,92017%43%
8Waiters and waitresses98014,670$12,780 - 16,57011%14%
9Aircraft mechanics and service technicians94046,140$40,860 - 52,47011%11%
10Office clerks, general91022,680$14,140 - 32,06013%19%
11Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment90049,130$40,790 - 60,9807%0%
12Stock clerks and order fillers89023,270$14,360 - 37,380-7%8%
13Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners68020,880$15,090 - 29,45015%4%
14General and operations managers68072,460$34,850 - 134,2102%48%
15Food preparation workers62017,840$13,440 - 21,58015%7%
16Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive58026,280$14,570 - 39,1501%18%
17First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers51032,180$20,040 - 48,4604%25%
18Teacher assistants51016,970$12,980 - 22,19010%18%
19Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants50019,010$13,660 - 25,61018%7%
20Customer service representatives45025,890$14,760 - 40,00025%22%
21Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks44030,500$21,320 - 44,68013%16%
22First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers43040,700$26,120 - 62,4806%29%
23First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers41029,150$19,460 - 43,17011%14%
24First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers37057,000$37,830 - 75,4707%13%
25Procurement clerks37038,720$26,210 - 49,370-1%24%
26Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products36070,880$45,620 - 98,9100%42%
27Maintenance and repair workers, general34029,430$16,760 - 47,19010%6%
28Cooks, restaurant33019,180$14,220 - 25,04012%5%
29Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses31033,940$23,380 - 46,86014%7%
30Production, planning, and expediting clerks30051,620$36,180 - 64,2204%30%
31Receptionists and information clerks30019,590$13,680 - 28,94017%13%
32Automotive service technicians and mechanics29032,770$18,350 - 49,13014%4%
33Executive secretaries and administrative assistants28034,290$22,910 - 48,41015%18%
34Electrical and electronic engineering technicians27056,960$41,000 - 76,1104%18%
35Dishwashers27015,880$12,940 - 19,78010%3%
36Construction laborers27026,440$17,490 - 33,33011%5%
37Packers and packagers, hand27017,460$12,980 - 25,290-11%3%
38Cooks, fast food27016,800$13,070 - 23,3308%5%
39Painters, construction and maintenance26044,320$40,090 - 50,04012%6%
40Maids and housekeeping cleaners26016,040$12,910 - 21,67013%5%
41Landscaping and groundskeeping workers26021,710$16,530 - 28,23018%6%
42Child care workers26014,930$12,800 - 17,24018%15%
43Police and sheriff's patrol officers26035,930$27,860 - 47,50011%33%
44Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers26036,530$19,380 - 52,180-6%14%
45Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer25029,670$21,190 - 40,29010%4%
46Truck drivers, light or delivery services24023,630$14,910 - 37,8208%4%
47Preschool teachers, except special education22025,480$13,020 - 48,97026%43%
48Cooks, institution and cafeteria22015,500$12,760 - 20,41011%5%
49Medical secretaries22027,030$19,460 - 32,71017%18%
50Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop21014,520$12,760 - 16,39010%17%
51Carpenters21029,590$19,360 - 40,18010%6%
52Medical assistants20024,590$16,730 - 32,74035%10%
53First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers20050,660$34,470 - 63,5409%10%
54Pharmacy technicians19023,200$14,060 - 32,77032%16%
55First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers16051,980$27,380 - 80,480-4%15%
56Cleaners of vehicles and equipment16022,050$13,440 - 38,02014%3%
57Counter and rental clerks16016,990$12,840 - 25,20023%16%
58Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters16038,720$25,860 - 49,83011%4%
59Computer support specialists14047,250$33,130 - 64,27013%43%
60Machinists14042,730$24,390 - 55,180-2%3%
61Billing and posting clerks and machine operators13028,530$21,700 - 38,3304%15%
62Postal service mail carriers130 1%11%
63Dental assistants12030,380$19,700 - 39,60029%9%
64Electricians12038,200$24,760 - 49,5407%7%
65Security guards12029,630$17,610 - 39,39017%13%
66Insurance sales agents12033,230$23,450 - 50,22013%45%
67Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators12031,790$24,100 - 41,2208%3%
68Maintenance workers, machinery12035,340$25,060 - 48,3000%0%
69Amusement and recreation attendants12015,180$12,720 - 20,56024%22%
70Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers11034,930$23,920 - 48,0909%3%
71Dental hygienists11041,160$19,200 - 58,26030%33%
72Legal secretaries11030,210$22,580 - 38,99012%18%
73Industrial truck and tractor operators11031,550$19,070 - 40,450-1%2%
74New accounts clerks11030,580$21,960 - 42,180-15%28%
75Bartenders10016,260$13,020 - 20,76011%17%
76Laundry and dry-cleaning workers9017,390$13,170 - 23,34010%5%
77Office and administrative support workers, all other9032,830$25,910 - 46,050-8%32%
78Industrial machinery mechanics90 9%5%
79Radiologic technologists and technicians9044,140$28,930 - 64,02015%25%
80Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks9032,310$20,360 - 46,2404%6%
81Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks8017,100$13,700 - 20,17017%14%
82File clerks8020,430$13,580 - 30,030-40%20%
83First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators8051,880$30,300 - 76,20010%17%
84Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping8036,240$24,610 - 48,40011%29%
85Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers7018,110$13,100 - 25,06012%0%
86Electrical power-line installers and repairers7050,000$34,340 - 65,3707%6%
87Helpers--production workers7019,250$16,610 - 23,6700%4%
88Data entry keyers7029,860$21,570 - 40,550-4%18%
89First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers7028,340$19,380 - 39,25013%11%
90Switchboard operators, including answering service7020,610$16,410 - 27,660-7%10%
91Recreation workers7034,600$20,760 - 60,02013%47%
92Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators6038,930$24,670 - 49,67014%8%
93Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers6017,270$13,650 - 20,42012%6%
94Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance6029,500$19,960 - 38,1102%11%
95Pharmacy aides6017,030$13,430 - 20,700-10%10%
96Parts salespersons6031,530$14,830 - 49,290-1%6%
97Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors6036,980$29,120 - 45,80027%47%
98Bill and account collectors5026,320$20,760 - 35,09023%13%
99First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand5033,190$21,550 - 47,55013%17%
100Automotive body and related repairers5033,710$20,900 - 45,16012%3%
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Jobs More Common Near Warner Robins Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment49,13090039.2
Logisticians66,0601,17034.8
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians46,14094028.2
Sheet metal workers44,7901,19023.6
Electronics engineers, except computer78,68096020.8
Procurement clerks38,72037014.6
Technical writers44,9601207.8
Business operations specialists, all other66,4202,3706.7
Financial specialists, all other65,0002906.2
Maintenance workers, machinery35,3401206
Computer specialists, all other69,2903305
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians56,9602704.9
New accounts clerks30,5801104.3
Electrical engineers85,3302003.9
Teachers and instructors, all other24,7106103.9
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products70,8803603.7
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand21,6802,5903.4
Production, planning, and expediting clerks51,6203003.3
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other60,6902303.1
Painters, construction and maintenance44,3202603.1
Engineers, all other90,7701603
Computer software engineers, systems software79,8603702.7
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers57,0003702.6
Food preparation workers17,8406202.2
Cooks, institution and cafeteria15,5002202.1
Dental hygienists41,1601101.9
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers36,5302601.8
Computer and information systems managers97,3301801.8
Pharmacy technicians23,2001901.8
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop14,5202101.7
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,1501,5101.7
Training and development specialists51,1201201.7
Preschool teachers, except special education25,4802201.7
Cooks, fast food16,8002701.6
Dishwashers15,8802701.6
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers29,1504101.6
Amusement and recreation attendants15,1801201.6
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment22,0501601.5
Medical secretaries27,0302201.5
Stock clerks and order fillers23,2708901.4
Pharmacists103,5101201.4
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses33,9403101.4
Automotive service technicians and mechanics32,7702901.4
Child care workers14,9302601.4
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers32,1805101.3
Police and sheriff's patrol officers35,9302601.3
Teacher assistants16,9705101.3
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers34,9301101.3
Retail salespersons22,4201,8801.3
Legal secretaries30,2101101.3

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products70,8801.34360
Painters, construction and maintenance44,3201.29260
Production, planning, and expediting clerks51,6201.26300
Network and computer systems administrators77,0201.25110
Security guards29,6301.17120
Machinists42,7301.16140
Financial specialists, all other65,0001.13290
Business operations specialists, all other66,4201.132,370
Engineers, all other90,7701.13160
Computer support specialists47,2501.13140
Accountants and auditors67,0001.12140
Procurement clerks38,7201.12370
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other60,6901.12230
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians56,9601.09270
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers36,5301.09260
Sheet metal workers44,7901.071,190
Electrical engineers85,3301.07200
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment22,0501.05160
Industrial truck and tractor operators31,5501.05110
Computer specialists, all other69,2901.03330
Logisticians66,0601.021,170
Stock clerks and order fillers23,2701.02890
Training and development specialists51,1201.02120
New accounts clerks30,5801110
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment49,1301900
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers57,0001370
Preschool teachers, except special education25,4801220
Computer software engineers, applications76,3600.99190
Pharmacists103,5100.99120
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers51,9800.98160
Cooks, fast food16,8000.97270
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers29,1500.96410
Computer and information systems managers97,3300.96180
Computer software engineers, systems software79,8600.96370
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks30,5000.95440
Electronics engineers, except computer78,6800.95960
Dental assistants30,3800.94120
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators28,5300.94130
Maintenance workers, machinery35,3400.94120
Medical secretaries27,0300.93220
Food preparation workers17,8400.93620
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians46,1400.93940
Dishwashers15,8800.92270
Retail salespersons22,4200.921,880
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners20,8800.91680
Automotive service technicians and mechanics32,7700.9290
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers40,7000.9430
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive26,2800.9580
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand21,6800.92,590
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers21,7100.9260

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