Jobs, pay and daily life in Warner Robins, 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.
Warner Robins is a city in Georgia with 82,990 residents. The median household earns $66,970 a year and the median rent is $1,212 a month, which is 21.7% of the median household income. It is part of the Warner Robins, GA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 76,050 jobs.
How Warner Robins compares. Among the 100 largest places in Georgia, Warner Robins is #10 by population, #9 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #72 for remote work (#1 = most), #31 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Houston County, is #16 of 159 counties for average pay ($57,953).
Warner Robins has 82,990 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.8% of the population of Georgia. It covers 39 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,142 people per square mile. The median age is 31.9, 15% younger than the state median (31.9 against 37.6).
The median gross rent is $1,212 a month (rent plus utilities), 13% below the state median ($1,212 against $1,393). Over a year that is 21.7% 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 $185,700, which is 2.8 times the median household income ($66,970); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 53.5% of households own their home, 19% below the state average (53.5% against 65.7%).
The 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 Houston County was 3.4%. 61.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Houston County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 78.3% drive alone, 0.1% use public transit, 0.2% walk, 9.6% work from home. 7.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 63% below the state average (7.4% against 19.8%).
31.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the state share (31.1% against 35.0%). 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 25% below the state share (8.3% against 11.2%). The poverty rate is 14.2%, 6% above the state rate (14.2% against 13.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 82°F (27.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 45°F (7.3°C). About 1,204 mm (47 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (128 mm) and Oct the driest (64 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: Perry (10 miles, rent 7% lower); Macon-Bibb County (15 miles, rent 12% lower); Milledgeville (42 miles, rent 25% lower); Dublin (42 miles, rent 30% lower). Rent differences are against Warner Robins; 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 whole Warner Robins, GA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,600 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 16.0% |
| Public administration | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.2% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.1% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county (the first of several) where Warner Robins lies and cover the whole county, not only the city. The city also extends into Peach County.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 169,649 | $9,931 million | $58,538 | 65,782 | 3,475 | $57,953 | +1.2% | 3.4% | 78,051 |
| Peach County | 28,560 | $1,350 million | $47,253 | 10,495 | 655 | $53,255 | +3.6% | 4.3% | 12,858 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7,662 | 19.4% | $20,797 | 1.28 |
| Retail trade | 7,502 | 19.0% | $33,768 | 1.14 |
| Manufacturing | 6,071 | 15.4% | $60,157 | 1.12 |
| Health care and social assistance | 5,160 | 13.1% | $48,235 | 0.55 |
| Professional and technical services | 4,253 | 10.8% | $89,293 | 0.93 |
| Construction | 1,949 | 4.9% | $63,505 | 0.56 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,797 | 4.6% | $50,335 | 0.46 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,211 | 3.1% | $72,678 | 0.45 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 1,055 | 2.7% | $46,995 | 0.53 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 835 | 2.1% | $58,923 | 0.30 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 700 | 1.8% | $16,750 | 0.63 |
| Educational services | 462 | 1.2% | $38,982 | 0.34 |
| Information | 332 | 0.8% | $71,853 | 0.27 |
| Real estate and rental | 306 | 0.8% | $49,283 | 0.30 |
| Management of companies | 199 | 0.5% | $79,068 | 0.18 |
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 | 78.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,970 |
| Income per person | $33,172 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,212 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 21.7% |
| Median home value | $185,700 |
| Homeowners | 53.5% |
| Poverty rate | 14.2% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 93.8 |
| 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 | 31.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 31.1% |
| Born abroad | 8.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 61.6% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 | 45 | 92 |
| Feb | 9.4 | 49 | 111 |
| Mar | 13.4 | 56 | 108 |
| Apr | 17.8 | 64 | 101 |
| May | 22.5 | 72 | 80 |
| Jun | 26.4 | 80 | 115 |
| Jul | 27.8 | 82 | 116 |
| Aug | 27.4 | 81 | 118 |
| Sep | 24.5 | 76 | 94 |
| Oct | 19.2 | 67 | 64 |
| Nov | 13.0 | 55 | 77 |
| Dec | 9.2 | 49 | 128 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | GA | 10 mi | 23,001 | $76,909 | $1,132 |
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 15 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
| Milledgeville | GA | 42 mi | 16,748 | $41,616 | $913 |
| Dublin | GA | 42 mi | 16,136 | $42,988 | $847 |
| Americus | GA | 49 mi | 15,813 | $39,176 | $834 |
| Griffin | GA | 57 mi | 23,761 | $43,632 | $1,110 |
| McDonough | GA | 65 mi | 30,947 | $75,343 | $1,792 |
| Covington | GA | 71 mi | 14,584 | $58,810 | $1,191 |
| Columbus | GA | 71 mi | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 |
| Stockbridge | GA | 73 mi | 35,737 | $70,136 | $1,494 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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82,990 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,212 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 21.7% of the median household income.
$66,970 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS county, Houston County (latest month 2026M09)).
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