Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Augusta
437 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Augusta belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,390 per year. The highest is $417,100.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,390 | 3,820 | |
| 2 | School Bus Monitors | $20,190 | 180 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $21,100 | 730 | |
| 4 | Bus Drivers, School | $21,220 | 460 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,260 | 530 | |
| 6 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,420 | 2,190 | |
| 7 | Protective Service Workers, All Other | $23,470 | 140 | |
| 8 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $24,800 | 360 | |
| 9 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $25,670 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,720 | 690 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $417,100 | 50 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $281,050 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,280 | 120 |
| Physicians, All Other | $258,650 | 740 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $211,310 | — |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $177,150 | 190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,720 | 510 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,860 | 430 |
| Dentists, General | $153,510 | 160 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $149,550 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $146,720 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $144,980 | 120 |
| Pediatricians, General | $142,980 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $138,690 | 500 |
| Engineers, All Other | $135,930 | 220 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $135,660 | 400 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,640 | 190 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $132,440 | — |
| Pharmacists | $131,630 | 620 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $131,380 | 130 |
| Optometrists | $130,390 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $129,180 | 600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $128,740 | 980 |
| Purchasing Managers | $128,670 | 80 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $125,340 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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