Healthcare & EVS
Workforce Report 2026
Georgia environmental services and healthcare support outlook: high turnover, logistics wage competition, and rising compliance load as facility demand grows.
Turnover, 30-day churn, shift-stability index, and demand forecast figures previously published in FNSG's healthcare EVS analysis. Wage bands are published market ranges — not FNSG client fill-rate KPIs.
Executive Summary
Georgia healthcare EVS still carries a 36.1% annual turnover rate with nearly 29.9% of new hires leaving inside 30 days. Shift stability sits at 52/100 — the lowest vertical stability index FNSG publishes for tracked support roles — while demand forecast pressure remains high at 78/100.
The sector employs about ~470K workers and has been growing near 5.3% YoY, with healthcare & social assistance adding roughly 15–20K net new jobs annually statewide. EVS technician demand alone is growing about 6–8%/yr, while EVS wages ($16.50–$18.50) remain well below CNA bands ($21–$25) and compete directly with logistics employers paying $18+/hr. Full narrative: Healthcare EVS turnover analysis.
Shift Stability Trend
Compliance Risk Index
Logistics vs EVS Pay
County Compliance & Labor Benchmark
| County | Turnover | Compliance | Stability | Wage Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | Elevated | High | Strained | Moderate–Elevated |
| Cobb | Elevated | High | Strained | Moderate–Elevated |
| Fulton | Very High | Very High | Strained | Elevated |
| DeKalb | Very High | Very High | Strained | Elevated |
| Hall | Elevated | Elevated | Strained | Moderate |
| Clayton | Elevated | Elevated | Strained | Moderate–Elevated |
| Chatham / Savannah | Elevated | Elevated | Tight labor pool | Moderate |
Gwinnett Insights
Trend: →- ●Population growth continues to expand facility footprints and EVS headcount needs
- ●Competes with I-85 logistics wages for entry-level support talent
- ●Strong corridor for technical healthcare support roles adjacent to EVS
Cobb Insights
Trend: →- ●Metro healthcare growth keeps EVS and support requisitions active
- ●Marietta and Northwest Atlanta systems compete with warehouse employers for the same entry wage band
- ●Compliance training load remains high relative to EVS pay
Fulton Insights
Trend: ↑- ●Largest healthcare employment concentration in Georgia
- ●Facility complexity elevates infection-control and audit expectations for EVS teams
- ●Highest competition from logistics employers paying $18+/hr for warehouse roles
DeKalb Insights
Trend: →- ●Academic medical systems elevate protocol complexity for environmental services
- ●CNA and support wages set a visible premium above EVS technician rates
- ●High compliance + infection-control expectations raise the cost of every early exit
Hall Insights
Trend: →- ●Regional hospitals often run leaner compliance staffing than metro systems
- ●Rural candidate pools limit rapid replacement after NCNS events
- ●Food-processing and manufacturing wages compete for bilingual workers
Clayton Insights
Trend: →- ●Expanding healthcare infrastructure alongside airport logistics demand
- ●Turnover patterns track broader Atlanta metro healthcare support levels
- ●Off-shift coverage remains harder than day-shift census support
Chatham / Savannah Insights
Trend: →- ●Coastal unemployment near 3.1% leaves little slack for hospital support hiring
- ●Port and Metaplant wages compete with healthcare support entry rates
- ●Southeast hospital turnover patterns remain elevated for EVS roles
Wage Benchmarks (Published 2026 Ranges)
| Role | Hourly Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EVS Technician | $16.50–$18.50 | Lowest in facility; highest turnover |
| Floor Tech | $18.00–$21.00 | Specialized equipment operation |
| Patient Transporter | $17.50–$19.50 | Physical demands drive attrition |
| CNA | $21–$25 | Clinical certification premium |
| Sterile Processing Tech | $24.00–$29.00 | Credential barrier limits supply |
Safety & Compliance Context
Musculoskeletal strain, bloodborne pathogen exposure, chemical cleaners, and slips remain the dominant EVS hazard set.
- ●Musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling and repetitive cleaning
- ●Bloodborne pathogen exposure
- ●Chemical exposure (cleaning agents)
- ●Slips, trips, and falls
What Facilities Should Demand
- ● Pre-assignment compliance and infection-control orientation
- ● Bilingual recruiting depth for EVS and support roles
- ● Wage strategy that acknowledges logistics competition
- ● Continuity models — not purely transactional daily fills
Next Step
Review EVS wage floors and 30-day retention rituals against 2026 market pressure before census season.
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Data Sources
Published FNSG healthcare EVS and 2026 labor-market posts. County pressure ratings are qualitative interpretations of metro demand and wage competition.
Prior Edition
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