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27 9 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Economic Trends Employment (By Place of Residence) (Labor Force Employment) More than 281,000 qualified, talented workers contribute to Savannah's seven-county combined metropolitan statistical area enabling employers with access to a diverse labor force. The area's universities, technical colleges and Workforce Investment Board programs offer Savannah-area employers and students an excellent selection of educational and training resources to meet their current and future needs. Additionally, students at universities and technical colleges may qualify to finance their education with Georgia's HOPE Scholarship and HOPE grant. Employment in the last few years in the Savannah MSA and CSA reflects a healthy, moderately growing economy. However, general economic uncertainty at the national level undercut regional growth and the CSA labor force employment decreased modestly (-0.8%) with a loss of 2,212 workers (annualized, based on YTD through August). Similarly for the Savannah MSA from 2024 to 2025, employment by place of work fell modestly by 1,983 workers, a -0.7% decline. The Savannah MSA unemployment rate held at 3.1% (in data available through August 2025) through 2025 from 2024. Employment prospects remain very good for job-seekers as the low unemployment rate is indicative of a very tight labor market. Source: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Local Area Unemployment Statistics" and GSU Department of Economics. 2025 is annualized average of seasonally adjusted data through August. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Local Area Unemployment Statistics" and GSU Department of Economics. 2025 is annualized average of seasonally adjusted data through August.