Jobs, pay and daily life in Dublin, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Dublin is a city in Georgia with 16,136 residents. The median household earns $42,988 a year and the median rent is $847 a month, which is 23.6% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Warner Robins, GA (76,050 jobs), about 42 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Dublin compares. Among the 100 largest places in Georgia, Dublin is #79 by population, #94 for household income (#1 = highest), #7 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #92 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Laurens County, is #47 of 159 counties for average pay ($52,584).
Dublin has 16,136 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.1% of the population of Georgia. It covers 16 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 988 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5, 8% younger than the state median (34.5 against 37.6).
The median gross rent is $847 a month (rent plus utilities), 39% below the state median ($847 against $1,393). Over a year that is 23.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $181,300, which is 4.2 times the median household income ($42,988). 38.0% of households own their home, 42% below the state average (38.0% against 65.7%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Warner Robins, GA, metropolitan area has 76,050 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,600 a year, 5% below the national median ($48,600 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are business and financial operations (8,750 jobs, median $94,060); food preparation and serving related (8,590 jobs, median $27,710); office and administrative support (6,670 jobs, median $42,640). The area is most specialised in business and financial operations (1.7 times) and production (1.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are business and financial operations ($94,060) and educational instruction and library ($59,100). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Laurens County was 3.8%. 52.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Laurens County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 80.4% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 1.3% walk, 6.6% work from home. 10.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 49% below the state average (10.1% against 19.8%).
20.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42% below the state share (20.2% against 35.0%). 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 65% below the state share (4.0% against 11.2%). The poverty rate is 36.3%, 171% above the state rate (36.3% against 13.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 46°F (7.6°C). About 1,166 mm (46 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (122 mm) and Oct the driest (62 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Milledgeville (42 miles, rent 8% higher); Warner Robins (42 miles, rent 43% higher); Perry (47 miles, rent 34% higher); Macon-Bibb County (48 miles, rent 26% higher). Rent differences are against Dublin; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,650 | 1.93 | $26,610 | $21,480 | $38,230 | -15% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3,040 | 5.71 | $95,060 | $62,130 | $126,390 | +14% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,460 | 1.29 | $30,650 | $22,470 | $42,910 | -13% |
| Cashiers | 1,960 | 1.29 | $28,000 | $22,400 | $35,390 | -15% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,650 | 1.14 | $47,130 | $29,440 | $54,920 | +17% |
| Logisticians | 1,650 | 13.46 | $96,800 | $68,970 | $122,990 | +18% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,350 | 1.21 | $19,070 | $15,080 | $47,540 | -46% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,240 | 0.89 | $34,210 | $29,950 | $49,680 | -8% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,200 | 0.70 | $87,260 | $43,520 | $204,110 | -18% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,090 | 0.66 | $78,980 | $66,270 | $99,860 | -19% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 980 | 20.75 | $113,980 | $78,850 | $144,210 | -12% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 940 | 1.38 | $74,000 | $49,850 | $98,900 | +16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 910 | 1.52 | $36,200 | $28,020 | $61,020 | -18% |
| Office Clerks, General | 870 | 0.73 | $37,890 | $24,960 | $51,960 | -16% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 780 | 1.14 | $32,180 | $23,890 | $37,260 | -14% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 780 | 1.14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 770 | 0.71 | $33,280 | $23,560 | $43,270 | -10% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 770 | 0.60 | $36,830 | $26,200 | $53,540 | -18% |
| Management Analysts | 730 | 1.66 | $96,930 | $69,240 | $129,960 | -5% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 690 | 3.26 | $100,260 | $68,270 | $136,970 | -14% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Warner Robins, GA, about 42 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,600 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 32.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
| Other services | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.4% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Dublin lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens County | 49,798 | $2,704 million | $54,296 | 19,708 | 1,224 | $52,584 | +0.7% | 3.8% | 21,222 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 2,814 | 27.6% | $34,967 | 1.43 |
| Manufacturing | 2,279 | 22.3% | $66,183 | 1.41 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,787 | 17.5% | $20,104 | 1.00 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,011 | 9.9% | $46,772 | 0.87 |
| Construction | 882 | 8.6% | $60,729 | 0.85 |
| Finance and insurance | 357 | 3.5% | $74,130 | 0.45 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 354 | 3.5% | $36,166 | 0.60 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 352 | 3.4% | $45,995 | 0.42 |
| Real estate and rental | 137 | 1.3% | $42,436 | 0.45 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 136 | 1.3% | $23,130 | 0.41 |
| Information | 104 | 1.0% | $57,874 | 0.28 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.1% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,988 |
| Income per person | $33,160 |
| Median gross rent per month | $847 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.6% |
| Median home value | $181,300 |
| Homeowners | 38.0% |
| Poverty rate | 36.3% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 93.8 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $48,600 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.19%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 20.2% |
| Born abroad | 4.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 52.9% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 | 46 | 87 |
| Feb | 9.7 | 49 | 107 |
| Mar | 13.7 | 57 | 104 |
| Apr | 18.1 | 65 | 93 |
| May | 22.9 | 73 | 79 |
| Jun | 26.6 | 80 | 119 |
| Jul | 28.1 | 83 | 112 |
| Aug | 27.6 | 82 | 122 |
| Sep | 24.7 | 76 | 91 |
| Oct | 19.4 | 67 | 62 |
| Nov | 13.3 | 56 | 72 |
| Dec | 9.6 | 49 | 118 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville | GA | 42 mi | 16,748 | $41,616 | $913 |
| Warner Robins | GA | 42 mi | 82,990 | $66,970 | $1,212 |
| Perry | GA | 47 mi | 23,001 | $76,909 | $1,132 |
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 48 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
| Statesboro | GA | 68 mi | 34,149 | $44,737 | $944 |
| Douglas | GA | 71 mi | 11,749 | $34,408 | $680 |
| Grovetown | GA | 76 mi | 17,014 | $85,660 | $1,407 |
| Augusta | GA | 76 mi | 201,528 | $55,485 | $1,142 |
| Tifton | GA | 82 mi | 17,210 | $45,298 | $798 |
| Americus | GA | 82 mi | 15,813 | $39,176 | $834 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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16,136 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$847 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.6% of the median household income.
$42,988 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.8% (BLS county, Laurens County (latest month 2026M09)).
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