Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance): Trades & Licensing
9 licensed-trade categories apply in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance). 11 retailers accept SNAP.
- 0.1 SNAP retailers per 1,000 residents (vs Georgia 5.6/1K).
Wages & Occupations
State-level Occupational Employment Statistics (BLS OES) — wages and employment by SOC occupation category. Town-specific OES data is not published by BLS.
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Licensing
State licensing boards regulate trades — contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, real-estate, etc. Links go to the official state .gov license-lookup tool.
| Has Building Code | Yes |
|---|---|
| Licensing Boards · Contractors · Board Name | Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors |
| Licensing Boards · Contractors · Phone | (404) 424-9966 |
| Licensing Boards · Contractors · Website | https://sos.ga.gov/state-licensing-board-residential-and-commercial-general… |
| Licensing Boards · Contractors · Address | 3920 Arkwright Rd., Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210 |
| Licensing Boards · Electrical · Board Name | Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors |
| Licensing Boards · Electrical · Phone | (404) 424-9966 |
| Licensing Boards · Electrical · Website | https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-electrical-contractors |
Sources: databases/licensing/licensing_boards.json — 2026-04-11 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry
Trade-relevant industries from Census County Business Patterns.
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,243 |
|---|---|
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 51,240 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,475,886 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: Census CBP API — county FIPS match