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Careers in Savannah, GA

Part of Georgia.

Savannah, GA’s regional price level is below the national average (index 95.206, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.1% · 215,025 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Physicians, All Other$357,050
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$349,030
  3. 3Chief Executives$197,840
  4. 4Architectural and Engineering Managers$164,630
  5. 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,660

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand7,810 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons6,820 employed
  3. 3Fast Food and Counter Workers5,710 employed
  4. 4Waiters and Waitresses4,940 employed
  5. 5Cashiers4,470 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Transportation Workers, All Other5.36× national avg
  2. 2Millwrights4.06× national avg
  3. 3Telemarketers3.62× national avg
  4. 4Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers3.50× national avg
  5. 5Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3.40× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Physicians, All Other$375,029
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$366,605
  3. 3Chief Executives$207,802
  4. 4Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,920
  5. 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,700

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Georgia state page.