May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
437 occupations
Across 437 occupations with published wages in Augusta, anesthesiologists record the highest median at $417,100 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Augusta
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,710 | $26,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,930 | $29,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,880 | $87,760 |
| Cashiers | 6,040 | $28,310 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,230 | $102,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,920 | $28,730 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,900 | $36,640 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,850 | $39,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,820 | $18,390 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,790 | $34,160 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,390 | 3,820 |
| School Bus Monitors | $20,190 | 180 |
| Bartenders | $21,100 | 730 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $21,220 | 460 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,260 | 530 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,420 | 2,190 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $23,470 | 140 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $24,800 | 360 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $25,670 | 100 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,720 | 690 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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