Colonel’s Island, Port of Brunswick
Wages and Employment Data for Glynn County
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.
Interactive Data Table Business Establishment Types, Employment Levels, and Average Wages
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.
| Industry | Establishments | Total Employed | Percent of Workforce | Average Weekly Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 374 | 7,782 | 20 | 601 |
| Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation | 229 | 2,403 | 6 | 881 |
| Agrilculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting | 8 | 58 | 3.7 | 1,353 |
| Construction | 320 | 1,557 | 3.9 | 1,071 |
| Education Services | 38 | 4,465 | 11.3 | 1,150 |
| Finance and Insurance | 154 | 700 | 1.9 | 1,005 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 347 | 6,978 | 17.6 | 806 |
| Information | 36 | 354 | 1 | 820 |
| Local Government | 7 | 5,176 | 14.1 | 978 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 15 | 126 | 0.3 | 1,420 |
| Manufacturing | 84 | 2,144 | 5.4 | 1,521 |
| Other Services (except Public Admin.) | 217 | 1,473 | 3.7 | 809 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc | 343 | 1,307 | 3.3 | 1,003 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 185 | 683 | 1.7 | 1,065 |
| Retail Trade | 466 | 5,069 | 12.8 | 656 |
| State Government | 34 | 1,489 | 4.1 | 652 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 82 | 1,924 | 4.8 | 1,110 |
| Utilities | 8 | 122 | 0.3 | 1,520 |
| Wholesale Trade | 117 | 994 | 2.5 | 1,613 |
Why are wages so high for Federal Government?
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.
Why are employment levels so high for Local Government?
The figures for Local Government include everyone that is employed by the County, which includes the Glynn County School System.
