Georgia unemployment edges up to 3.3% in September

By Erick León

Georgia | Employment report | September 2026 data

Georgia recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in September 2026, compared with 3.2 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 4,983,000 nonfarm jobs. The published estimates show 500 fewer jobs than in August. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 5,504,000 people, 13,700 higher than in August. The rate and payroll figures offer complementary views of the state’s labor market.

These are numerical comparisons of estimates, not a determination that each change is statistically significant. Figures may be revised. The state table was extracted October 20, 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Georgia Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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