Augusta, GA wages by job type

$28.85

Mean hourly wage, all occupations, Augusta metro (U.S. mean $33.54). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Mean hourly wage by job group, Augusta-Richmond County metro, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The black line marks the all-occupations mean, $28.85 (US: $33.54).

Mean hourly wage by job group

Computer and math2.1% of jobs$47.62

Healthcare practitioners and technical7.9% of jobs$47.31

Installation, maintenance, repair4.3% of jobs$27.89

Production7.5% of jobs$25.35

Protective service3.2% of jobs$22.65

Office and administrative support10.6% of jobs$21.98

Sales and related8.8% of jobs$20.41

Transportation and material moving7.7% of jobs$20.19

Healthcare support4.5% of jobs$17.63

Building and grounds cleaning3.2% of jobs$16.83

Food preparation and serving9.8% of jobs$14.22

These are averages for broad groups and exclude benefits. Multiply by 2,080 hours for a full-time annual figure.

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Quick answers

What is the average hourly wage in Augusta, GA?

The all-occupations mean hourly wage in the Augusta metro is $28.85, compared with $33.54 for the U.S., per BLS.

Which jobs pay the most in Augusta?

Computer and math ($47.62 an hour) and Healthcare practitioners and technical ($47.31 an hour) have the highest mean wages among the groups listed.

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