Augusta, GA jobs by industry
Augusta metro nonfarm jobs by sector, Aug 2026, preliminary. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Page updated Oct 21, 2026.
Each sector gets a weather condition based on its 12-month job growth. Clear means strong growth and Stormy means a sharp decline.
Jobs and 12-month change by sector
| Sector | Jobs (thousands) | 12-month change | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other services | 10.6 | +9.3% | Clear ▲ |
| Education and health | 41.1 | +2.2% | Clear ▲ |
| Manufacturing | 23.2 | 0.0% | Change |
| Information | 1.6 | 0.0% | Change |
| Trade, transportation, utilities | 45.0 | −0.4% | Change |
| Leisure and hospitality | 27.8 | −0.4% | Change |
| Professional and business services | 38.0 | −0.8% | Rain ▼ |
| Government | 43.2 | −1.8% | Rain ▼ |
| Financial activities | 7.7 | −2.5% | Stormy ▼▼ |
| Construction, mining, logging | 14.7 | −4.5% | Stormy ▼▼ |
| Total nonfarm | 252.9 | −0.2% | Change |
Rule: Clear is +2.0% or more, Fair +0.5% to +2.0%, Change within 0.5% either way, Rain −0.5% to −2.0%, Stormy worse than −2.0%. No sector landed in Fair this month.
Quick answers
Which industries are growing in Augusta, GA?
Other services grew 9.3% over the past 12 months in the Augusta metro, the fastest of the major sectors listed.
Which industries are shrinking in Augusta, GA?
Construction, mining, logging declined 4.5% over the past 12 months, the largest drop among the sectors listed.
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