Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $38,710 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $60,630
Employed locally 180
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $38,710
    75th
    $44,650
    90th
    $60,630

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Logan, UT-ID $46,990
    Sheboygan, WI $45,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    Valdosta, GA $44,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,340
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,180
    Machinists $62,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 1.3% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Augusta?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.