Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

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

Median annual salary $58,490 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $108,670
Employed locally 100
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $58,490
    75th
    $108,670
    90th
    $108,670

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 88% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $61,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,190
    Michigan $59,960
    Morgantown, WV $59,910

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,760
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Augusta, GA-SC is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.54 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 3.3% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Augusta?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.