Augusta, GA unemployment rate
4.1%
Augusta metro, Aug 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Page updated Oct 21, 2026.
The Augusta-Richmond County metro covers five Georgia and two South Carolina counties. The rate below is the share of the labor force without a job and looking for one. County rates are not seasonally adjusted.
County unemployment rates, Aug 2026
| County | State | Rate | Change vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | GA | 4.7% | +0.3 pts |
| Richmond | GA | 4.6% | −0.3 pts |
| Aiken | SC | 4.2% | −0.6 pts |
| McDuffie | GA | 4.1% | −0.2 pts |
| Lincoln | GA | 4.0% | 0.0 pts |
| Edgefield | SC | 3.8% | −0.5 pts |
| Columbia | GA | 3.3% | −0.2 pts |
Burke is the only county with a higher rate than a year ago. Columbia County has the tightest labor market in the metro. Changes are as reported by USAFacts.
The latest published month is Aug 2026. The Bureau of Labor Statistics usually releases county figures about a month and a half after the month ends, so this page updates when a newer month is released.
Quick answers
What is the unemployment rate in Augusta, GA?
The Augusta metro unemployment rate was 4.1% in Aug 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Which CSRA county has the lowest unemployment?
Columbia County, GA, had the lowest rate at 3.3% in Aug 2026.
Which CSRA county has the highest unemployment?
Burke County, GA, had the highest rate at 4.7% in Aug 2026.
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