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CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE STATUS

The annually adjusted total civilian labor force in Bibb County for 2006 was 74,192 of which 69,965 were employed and 4,230 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 5.7 percent. The average weekly wage for Bibb County in 2006 was $643. This would be equivalent to $16.08 per hour or $33,436 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around. The total number of employees located in Bibb County in 2006 was 84,371. The largest major industry sector was Health Care and
Social Assistance, with 18 percent of the employment, followed by Retail Trade (44 & 45) with 13 percent, and Accommodation and Food Services with 8 percent.

Source: Georgia Department of Labor