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# Jobs in Marietta, GA — Aerospace, Defense & Healthcare

**State:** [Georgia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,511

**Hiring momentum:** +12.8% — 88 new postings in the last 28 days vs 78 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,282
- Median salary: $81K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $122K
- Remote share: 4.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,282 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Marietta, GA runs 16% above the United States median ($81K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Marietta, GA: Retail (16% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Defense and Space.
- New postings for Marietta, GA rose 13% in the last 28 days (88 vs 78 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Marietta, GA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 368 | $42K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 335 | $79K |
| Defense & Space | 272 | $140K |
| Restaurants | 101 | — |
| Wholesale Building Materials | 63 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 55 | — |
| Construction | 54 | — |
| Telecommunications | 54 | — |
| IT Services & Consulting | 53 | — |
| Wellness & Fitness | 48 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Marietta, GA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 73 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 66 | — |
| Physical Therapist | 56 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 56 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 48 | — |
| Shift Leader | 38 | — |
| Sales Representative | 38 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 36 | — |
| Patient Access Representative | 33 | — |
| CDL Driver | 31 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Marietta, GA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Lockheed Martin Jobs & Careers — Defense & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lockheed-martin?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 267 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 83 |
| [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 51 |
| [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 46 |
| [Results Physiotherapy Jobs & Careers — Physical Therapy](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/results-physiotherapy?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 41 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 167 employers filed 315 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Marietta, GA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Associates | 41 | $138K |
| The Home Depot | 16 | — |
| MEBUS Program - Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program (Kennesaw State University) | 13 | — |
| Vanderlande | 12 | — |
| Fiserv | 9 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Sandy Springs, GA — Corporate HQ & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/sandy-springs?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.0 mi | 601 | $66K |
| [Jobs in Roswell, GA — Finance, Tech & Corporate Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/roswell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.9 mi | 665 | $55K |

[All H1B sponsors in Marietta, GA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/marietta-ga?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Marietta, GA?

Aerospace and defense, healthcare, technology, and professional services lead Marietta's job market. Lockheed Martin's Marietta facility is one of the largest aerospace manufacturing plants in the US, driving significant contractor hiring.
### Who are the top employers in Marietta, Georgia?

Lockheed Martin and WellStar Kennestone Hospital are Marietta's anchor employers. Other major employers include Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Kennesaw State University (nearby), and a dense network of defense contractors and technology firms.
### What are typical salaries for jobs in Marietta?

Aerospace and defense roles in Marietta often carry federal contractor pay scales, which are competitive relative to Georgia's state median. Healthcare salaries align with WellStar's system-wide pay grades.
### Are there remote jobs in Marietta, GA?

Remote and hybrid roles are available in Marietta, particularly in technology, professional services, and corporate functions. Aerospace and defense positions typically require on-site work due to security and manufacturing requirements.
### How do I find jobs near Marietta in the north Atlanta suburbs?

Marietta is the Cobb County seat and well-connected to the Atlanta metro. FoundRole's Georgia jobs page covers the full market, and neighboring cities like Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Kennesaw share many of the same employers.
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