Georgia Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Georgia-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 6 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Georgia
Georgia's Logistics Hub and Film Industry Create Booming Career Opportunities
Georgia has diversified from its historic agricultural base into a powerhouse logistics, film production, and technology economy. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta — the world's busiest airport — anchors a massive cargo and distribution network, keeping truck drivers, logistics coordinators, and aviation mechanics in high demand. Hollywood South has made Georgia one of the top film and TV production states, creating roles for electricians, carpenters, and AV technicians. Kia's Savannah plant and Google and Apple data centers expand the manufacturing and tech footprint.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $72,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Truck Driver (CDL)
- Median Salary
- $54,900/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3–6 weeks (CDL program)
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $60,100/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.7% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $114,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Medical Assistant
- Median Salary
- $37,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +14.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1-year certificate
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $55,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Georgia-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Georgia
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Part of Georgia's Technical College System (TCSG) serving DeKalb and Rockdale counties in metro Atlanta. Highly affordab...
Atlanta Technical College
Downtown Atlanta technical college with an outstanding reputation for healthcare and trades training at TCSG rates....
Gwinnett Technical College
Gwinnett County's top technical college — one of the largest in the TCSG system. Exceptionally strong allied health prog...
Central Georgia Technical College
Serving Central Georgia's workforce needs across multiple campuses. Strong in allied health and automotive technology....
About Georgia's Job Market
Georgia's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.