Wages and Employment Data for Glynn County

Use the interactive table below to learn more about the local economy and it’s strengths.  Just click on the column heading to sort the data in the table.  Below are some frequently asked questions about the local economy based on this data.

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is located in Glynn County. Around 90 different Federal law enforcement agencies come to Brunswick and Glynn County for their training. The instructors at FLETC are among the best in their industry and are some of the top wage earners in the area.
If you were to view the industries that employ the largest amount, you would see that “Accommodation and Food Services” and “Retail Trade” are the largest employers in Glynn County. The area is first and foremost a tourist destination. However, manufacturing is also very high on the list. Brunswick and Glynn County’s local economy is naturally diverse. We like to think of the ares as a prime location for manufacturing that offers unmatched quality of life.
The figures for Local Government include everyone that is employed by the County, which includes the Glynn County School System.
IndustryEstablishmentsTotal EmployedPercent of WorkforceAverage Weekly Wages
Accommodation and Food Services3747,78220601
Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation2292,4036881
Agrilculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting8583.71,353
Construction3201,5573.91,071
Education Services384,46511.31,150
Finance and Insurance1547001.91,005
Health Care and Social Assistance3476,97817.6806
Information363541820
Local Government75,17614.1978
Management of Companies and Enterprises151260.31,420
Manufacturing842,1445.41,521
Other Services (except Public Admin.)2171,4733.7809
Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc3431,3073.31,003
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1856831.71,065
Retail Trade4665,06912.8656
State Government341,4894.1652
Transportation and Warehousing821,9244.81,110
Utilities81220.31,520
Wholesale Trade1179942.51,613
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, 2nd Quarter 2024