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
July (in thousands)
1
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
2835.8
2
Augusta-Richmond County
241.7
3
Savannah
186.4
4
Columbus
121.7
5
Macon-Bibb County
103.6
6
Athens-Clarke County
98.5
7
Gainesville
96.0
8
Warner Robins
77.2
9
Dalton
69.1
10
Albany
62.2
11
Valdosta
56.7
12
Brunswick
46.4
13
Rome
42.2
14
Hinesville
20.7