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Annual Average Wages

One look at the annual average wages of many states around the country, and it's easy to see why companies continue to relocate and expand their operations in Georgia - because we know the bottom line is everything.

Statewide Annual Average Wages Comparison

Statewide Wages Graph

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2002 statistics, released March 19, 2004.

Georgia Annual Average Earnings & Hours

Industry Sector Avg. Weekly Earnings Avg. Weekly Hours Avg. Hourly Earnings
Manufacturing $560.38 39.8 $14.08
Durable Goods $599.04 38.4 $15.60
Nondurable Goods $531.62 40.8 $13.03
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, 2003 statistics

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