Contact Centers · 6 Georgia Power Communitk & Economic Development Your Partnjr n Businjss Georgia Power, December 2019 Partial Contact Centers in Georgia (50 or more employees)
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Georgia is the eighth largest market for contact center-related talent. Moderate wages, a prominent headquarters base and a distinction for work ethic contribute to the success of this industry in the state.
While most of Georgia’s customer contact centers are in metro Atlanta, major teleservice and customer care centers are located all over the state. Georgia is home to 335 contact center operations, including both full and partial operations.
A pipeline of nearly 600 annual graduates from the state’s technical schools with related customer service certificates offers a steady stream of skilled workers. Georgia’s technical colleges offer customer service certifications, enabling new and expanding businesses to take advantage of high-quality training.
Atlanta103,684
Athens2,612
Augusta6,583
Macon3,050
Columbus4,982
Albany2,319
Valdosta
Savannah4,431
1,661
Major Customer Care and Teleservice Metros in Georgia by Employment*
Georgia offers a variety of market sizes for contact center talent at moderate wages.
MSAContact
Center Jobs
Median Hourly
EarningsAtlanta 103,684 $18.24
Augusta 6,583 $14.86
Columbus 4,982 $14.86
Savannah 4,431 $15.46
Macon 3,050 $17.31
Athens 2,612 $15.43
Albany 2,319 $11.63
Gainesville 2,066 $15.63
Valdosta 1,661 $11.34
Dalton 1,488 $16.94
Warner Robins 1,230 $14.94
LaGrange 1,051 $14.73
Brunswick 971 $15.19
Rome 822 $17.01
Jefferson 688 $14.98
Source: EMSI 2019.4Q
Recent Customer Contact Locations, 2015-2019
*Locations with 50 or more employees. Occupations include: computer network support specialists, computer user support specialists, telemarketers, bill and account collectors, customer service representatives, reservation and ticket agents and travel clerks. Source: EMSI 2019.4Q; Georgia Power Community & Economic Development Contact Center Database, 2019.
335Number of customer care, corporate solutions and telemarketing operations in Georgia1
6,300Number of new jobs over the past five years from new or expanding contact center operations1
8thState for highest number of contact center-related jobs2
583Georgia students obtaining certificates in customer service and computer support in 20182
Contact CentersGeorgia is a leading contact center and business service center destination
Company Workers YearSoutheastrans 300 2019
Global Callcenter Solutions 600 2018
Instacart 425 2018
TTEC 400 2018
Sysnet Global Solutions 500 2017
Assurant 335 2017
Kaiser Permanente 816 2016
Voxpro 500 2016
1. Source: Contact Center Database, Georgia Power Community & Economic Development, 2019; 2. Source: EMSI 2019.4Q
Company Workers YearAnthem Inc. (expansion) 450 2016
Hollis Cobb (expansion) 450 2016
Convergys 450 2016
Sykes Corporation 400 2016
OnBrand24 (expansion) 140 2016
VXI Global Solutions 570 2015
Total 6,336
Source: Contact Center Database, Georgia Power Community & Economic Development, 2019
Major Contact Center Markets, Sorted by Lowest Average Hourly Wage
Wage rates are competitive among the nation’s top customer contact locations.
The workforce in Atlanta and throughout Georgia is highly skilled with a strong work ethic. Customer contact center employers are able to find the employees they need at the right price here in Georgia.
Source: Contact Center Database, Georgia Power Community & Economic Development, 2019Note: Partial contact centers include locations that have a contact center housed within a larger function such as headquarters or distribution.
Contact Centers Full and Partial Contact Centers with 50+ Employees
Partial Contact Centers in Georgia (50 or more employees)
Partial contact centers include locations that have a contact center housed within a larger function such as headquarters or distribution.
Georgia’s diverse employer base serves industry segments ranging from retail to finance to heavy manufacturing and provides jobs for thousands of Georgians. The state’s largest companies often employ customer care and teleservice workers.
Company Metro Area (City) Line of Business Function
Aaron's Inc. Atlanta (Kennesaw) Franchisors & Licensors Customer Service Center
ACI Worldwide Inc. Atlanta (Norcross) Computer Hardware & Software, Systems Design Customer Support Services
Ackerman Security Systems Atlanta (Norcross) Security Systems Services Customer Support Services
ADP LLC Atlanta (Alpharetta) Business Services Call Center Services, HR, Payroll Processing
ADP LLC Augusta Business Services Customer Support, Payroll Processing
AFLAC Inc. Columbus Insurance Large Customer Support Division
American Home Shield Corp. LaGrange (No MSA) Insurance Customer Service, Claims Processing
American International Group Inc./AIG Atlanta (Alpharetta) Insurance Customer Service, Claims Processing
Ameris Bank Operations Center Atlanta State Commercial Banks Customer Service
AmTrust North America Atlanta (Alpharetta) Insurance Customer Service, Claims Processing
Anthem Inc. Atlanta Insurance Large Customer Support Division
Anthem Inc. Columbus Insurance Large Customer Support Division (Claims, Operations, Clinical Management)
Aon Integramark Atlanta (Alpharetta) Surety Insurance Insurance Customer Service
ApolloMD Atlanta (Sandy Springs) Temporary Help Services Customer Service
Associated Credit Union Atlanta (Norcross) Credit Union Customer Support Services
Assurant Specialty Property Atlanta Insurance Customer Service, Claims Processing
AT&T Inc. Augusta Communications Services Customer Support Services
AT&T Mobility Cedartown (No MSA) Communications Services Customer Support Services
Atlanta Postal Credit Union Atlanta Credit Unions Customer Support Services
Augusta Oncology Associates PC Augusta Doctors, Medical, Offices & Clinics Customer Service
Automobile Protection Corp./EasyCare Atlanta (Norcross) Insurance Customer Service
Bank of America Atlanta (Norcross) National Commercial Banks Collection Services
BCD Travel Atlanta Travel, Hospitality, Entertainment Customer Support Services
Benevis LLC Atlanta (Marietta) Dentists Offices & Clinics Customer Support Services
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Metro Atlanta Real Estate Customer Support Services
BizChair.com Atlanta (Canton) Office Products Customer Service
Brasseler USA Savannah Manufactured Goods Customer Service
CallRail Atlanta Prepackaged Software Customer Support Services
Carestream Dental LLC Atlanta Business Services Customer Service
Ceridian Corp. Atlanta Business Services Customer Support, Payroll Processing
Change Healthcare Atlanta Healthcare Collections
Change Healthcare Atlanta (Alpharetta) Computer Hardware & Software, Systems Design Customer Support Services
Cherokee Carpet Industries Inc. Dalton Rugs & Carpets Customer Service
CIOX Health Atlanta (Alpharetta) Health Information Technology Customer Service
Comcast Cable Communications Inc. Atlanta Communications Services Customer Service
Community Loans of America Inc. Atlanta Personal Credit Institutions Customer Service
Conduent Inc. Atlanta Computer Integrated Systems Design Client Services
ConstructConnect Atlanta (Norcross) Periodicals, Publishing, Printing Customer Support Services
Cooling & Winter LLC Atlanta (Marietta) Legal Services Client Services
Cotiviti Inc. Atlanta Healthcare Payment Services Customer Support, Technical Help
CribMaster Atlanta (Marietta) Computer Programming Services Customer Support Services
D4C Dental Brands Inc. Atlanta Dentists Offices & Clinics Customer Support Services
Delta Community Credit Union Atlanta (Hapeville) Credit Unions Customer Support Services
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