Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Georgia Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
February (in thousands)
1
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
2807.3
2
Augusta-Richmond County
244.2
3
Savannah
184.7
4
Columbus
122.8
5
Macon-Bibb County
103.5
6
Athens-Clarke County
98.2
7
Gainesville
94.6
8
Warner Robins
76.6
9
Dalton
68.7
10
Albany
63.0
11
Valdosta
56.7
12
Brunswick
44.8
13
Rome
41.9
14
Hinesville
20.8