Wage Rates

Cost Effective Workforce

Douglas-Coffee County is attractive to investors considering expansion.

Labor costs are moderate compared to other areas in Georgia and the country, which can help companies meet their bottom lines. In Coffee County, it is possible to lower business costs while offering competitive wages for qualified workers.

Coffee County Georgia U.S.
Avg. Hourly Wage $21.92 $32.42 $35.06
Avg. Weekly Wage $877.00 $1,297.00 $1,402.40

Georgia Department of Labor Coffee County Profile,
Nov. 2024; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Average Weekly Wage of Coffee County Major Employment Sectors

Major Employment Sectors Avg. Weekly Wage
Construction $1,032
Manufacturing $1,024
Utilities $1,001
Wholesale Trade $1,036
Retail Trade $797
Finance/Insurance $1,178
Scientific & Technical Services $1,265
Admin., Support, Remediation $742
Healthcare & Social Assistance $1,081
Government (All) $816
All Sectors $877

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, 2024 Q2

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