Atlanta Job Market by ZIP Code
Major employers, top industries, average salaries, and employment data across metro Atlanta — broken down by ZIP code and neighborhood.
Avg Unemployment
4.4%
Fortune 500 HQs
18
Avg Metro Salary
$72K
Remote Work %
~28%
Major Employers by ZIP Code
| Company | Industry | ZIP | Employees | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | Aviation | 30354 | 40,000+ | ✓ |
| The Coca-Cola Company | Beverages | 30313 | 10,000+ | ✓ |
| The Home Depot | Retail | 30339 | 13,000+ | ✓ |
| UPS | Logistics | 30328 | 20,000+ | ✓ |
| Georgia-Pacific | Manufacturing | 30303 | 7,500+ | ✓ |
| NCR Corporation | Technology | 30308 | 5,000+ | ✓ |
| Cox Enterprises | Media/Telecom | 30338 | 5,000+ | ✓ |
| Emory University/Healthcare | Healthcare/Education | 30322 | 32,000+ | |
| CDC | Government/Health | 30333 | 12,000+ | |
| CNN/Warner Bros Discovery | Media | 30303 | 4,000+ | |
| Mercedes-Benz USA | Automotive | 30328 | 1,500+ | ✓ |
| Chick-fil-A | Food Service | 30349 | 5,000+ | ✓ |
| Inspire Brands | Food Service | 30328 | 3,000+ | ✓ |
| Microsoft (Atlanta) | Technology | 30309 | 2,000+ | |
| Google (Atlanta) | Technology | 30309 | 1,000+ |
Top Industries
Technology & Software
+15% growthAtlanta is a top-5 tech hub with major offices from Microsoft, Google, Mailchimp (Intuit), and hundreds of startups in Midtown and Buckhead.
Film & Television
+22% growthGeorgia's tax incentives have made Atlanta 'Hollywood of the South.' Tyler Perry Studios, Pinewood Atlanta Studios, and EUE/Screen Gems operate major facilities.
Logistics & Supply Chain
+8% growthHartsfield-Jackson (world's busiest airport), UPS, and extensive highway/rail infrastructure make Atlanta a logistics powerhouse.
Finance & FinTech
+12% growthAtlanta processes 70% of US payment transactions. NCR, Fiserv, Global Payments, and numerous FinTech startups call the metro home.
Healthcare
+10% growthCDC headquarters, Emory Healthcare, Grady Memorial, Wellstar, and Northside Hospital systems employ tens of thousands across metro Atlanta.
Average Salary by Area
| Area | Avg Salary | Top Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta/North Fulton | $102K | Technology |
| Buckhead/Perimeter | $95K | Finance |
| Midtown | $88K | Technology |
| Marietta/Cobb | $75K | Aerospace/Defense |
| Downtown | $72K | Government |
| Decatur/DeKalb | $68K | Education/Healthcare |
| South Metro/Airport | $52K | Logistics |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest employers in Atlanta?
Atlanta's largest employers include Delta Air Lines (30354, 40,000+ employees), UPS (30328, 20,000+), The Home Depot (30339, 13,000+), and The Coca-Cola Company (30313, 10,000+). Atlanta is home to 17 Fortune 500 headquarters.
What is the average salary in Atlanta?
Average salaries in Atlanta vary by area: Buckhead/Perimeter ($95K), Alpharetta/North Fulton ($102K), Midtown ($88K), and South Metro ($52K). The metro-wide median household income is approximately $71K.
What industries are growing fastest in Atlanta?
Atlanta's fastest-growing industries are technology (particularly fintech and cybersecurity), film & entertainment (Georgia is #1 for film production), healthcare, and logistics. The city added 45,000+ tech jobs in the last 3 years.