Salaries in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC • 459 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $281,050100
      Physicians, All Other $258,650740
      Family Medicine Physicians $236,270150
      Nurse Anesthetists $217,500110
      Anesthesiologists $196,10040
      Radiologists $172,68050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $170,460190
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,030460
      Dentists, General $165,860210
      Physical Scientists, All Other $149,55040
      Optometrists $149,510100
      Chief Executives $149,320160
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $148,120390
      Pediatricians, General $142,98060
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $132,710170
      Marketing Managers $132,440210
      Nuclear Engineers $132,440
      Environmental Engineers $131,81090
      Pharmacists $130,920620
      Industrial Production Managers $130,850370
      Human Resources Managers $128,390160
      Engineers, All Other $126,260260
      Financial Managers $125,930610
      Compensation and Benefits Managers $125,34030
      Psychologists, All Other $124,09040
      Natural Sciences Managers $124,090160
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $123,12070
      Mechanical Engineers $122,920610
      Sales Managers $122,900480
      Purchasing Managers $122,760100
      Facilities Managers $120,210170
      Medical and Health Services Managers $119,100680
      Training and Development Managers $117,75040
      Electrical Engineers $117,170460
      Public Relations Managers $115,84040
      Lawyers $115,410510
      Database Architects $114,49050
      Managers, All Other $113,730980
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $113,730270
      Power Plant Operators $113,54090
      Database Administrators $113,29050
      Education Administrators, All Other $111,400100
      Nurse Practitioners $110,410500
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $109,60080
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $107,310260
      Personal Financial Advisors $106,960160
      Computer Network Architects $106,870100
      Construction Managers $105,160670
      Physician Assistants $105,150330
      Information Security Analysts $105,100180
      Software Developers $104,590780
      Industrial Engineers $104,550670
      Nuclear Technicians $103,120240
      Computer Occupations, All Other $102,5601,010
      Veterinarians $101,130130
      Project Management Specialists $100,9501,090
      Civil Engineers $99,6801,760
      Psychiatrists $99,670
      Administrative Services Managers $98,590330
      Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $98,49060
      Technical Writers $98,010150
      Sales Engineers $97,96030
      Occupational Therapists $97,620240
      General and Operations Managers $97,0104,440
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $96,600480
      Physical Therapists $96,000300
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $94,980230
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $94,730140
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,570320
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $94,310100
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $92,800290
      Budget Analysts $92,750160
      Social Workers, All Other $92,750160
      Management Analysts $89,8601,130
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $87,430
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940270
      Computer Programmers $86,64050
      Radiation Therapists $86,59030
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $86,350150
      Computer Systems Analysts $86,080320
      School Psychologists $85,27070
      Speech-Language Pathologists $84,980250
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $84,16030
      Registered Nurses $84,1307,010
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,07060
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $84,00060
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,92080
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,75070
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $82,22090
      Data Scientists $81,900150
      Financial and Investment Analysts $81,800220
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $80,810150
      Health Education Specialists $80,470100
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,100690
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $80,02050
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $78,660170
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,440300
      Chemists $78,26070
      Logisticians $77,960440
      Operations Research Analysts $77,350110
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,11090
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $76,83090
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,73070
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,44080
      Nuclear Medicine Technologists $76,11040
      Training and Development Specialists $75,950760
      Instructional Coordinators $75,810280
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $75,760180
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $75,160130
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,9401,390
      Respiratory Therapists $74,460310
      Therapists, All Other $74,32040
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,0401,640
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,7601,090
      Dental Hygienists $73,600360
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $72,80050
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,5502,550
      Urban and Regional Planners $72,53050
      Social and Community Service Managers $72,480180
      Accountants and Auditors $72,3501,360
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $72,290130
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $72,250130
      Public Relations Specialists $71,970210
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $71,950150
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,67050
      Chemical Technicians $70,40090
      Physical Therapist Assistants $69,980150
      Labor Relations Specialists $69,78040
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,490520
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $68,88030
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $68,700400
      Web Developers $66,75040
      Designers, All Other $66,46040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $66,100190
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $65,78070
      Mechanical Drafters $65,31040
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,290270
      Cost Estimators $65,000350
      Crane and Tower Operators $65,00040
      Computer Network Support Specialists $64,840140
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750580
      Healthcare Social Workers $64,390320
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $64,20030
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,11040
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $63,96050
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,770260
      Human Resources Specialists $63,5501,220
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,48070
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,310220
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,31070
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230500
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,2101,180
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,06060
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,0401,270
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $63,02030
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $62,95080
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,430230
      Chiropractors $62,43050
      Machinists $62,300630
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,190120
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,990480
      Massage Therapists $61,960130
      Transportation Security Screeners $61,96050
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,670200
      Postal Service Clerks $61,630130
      Tool and Die Makers $61,53040
      Food Service Managers $61,520460
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,160250
      Lodging Managers $61,07080
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,790460
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,6602,720
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,650270
      Fundraisers $60,62080
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,5801,850
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,5601,280
      Editors $60,54040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,400120
      Compliance Officers $60,210370
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $60,010180
      Electricians $59,930910
      Clergy $59,92050
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $59,89070
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,84080
      Construction and Building Inspectors $59,790190
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,3201,540
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $59,320120
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,1601,340
      Carpenters $59,140750
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $59,110200
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $59,000150
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,860490
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,810650
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,790300
      Athletic Trainers $58,55040
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $58,490100
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,630360
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,49080
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $57,32040
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,2501,050
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,180680
      Surgical Technologists $57,160290
      Financial Specialists, All Other $57,050150
      Audio and Video Technicians $56,53040
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,490130
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,040620
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,760330
      Loan Officers $55,630300
      Surveyors $55,19060
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,660170
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,560110
      Chefs and Head Cooks $54,460170
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $54,080170
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,060670
      Interior Designers $53,91070
      Paramedics $53,800190
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $52,94070
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,650390
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,630390
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,450800
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $52,13040
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,0001,170
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $52,000
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $52,00050
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,990110
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $51,73050
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $51,590100
      Millwrights $51,280120
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $51,13040
      Food Batchmakers $50,78040
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $50,68040
      Computer User Support Specialists $50,650940
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $50,590140
      Biological Technicians $50,41040
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,37050
      Graphic Designers $50,350150
      Real Estate Sales Agents $50,310160
      Interpreters and Translators $50,09070
      Recreational Therapists $50,01040
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,910200
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,680420
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,67040
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $49,52030
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,510740
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $49,490130
      Medical Equipment Repairers $49,17070
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,040200
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,9903,060
      Firefighters $48,970500
      Financial Clerks, All Other $48,82040
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,700120
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,510330
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,450670
      Hearing Aid Specialists $48,44030
      Social Science Research Assistants $48,380290
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,340170
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,3401,130
      Medical Records Specialists $48,190480
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,180920
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,18090
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $48,15080
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,140250
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $48,110160
      Advertising Sales Agents $47,860110
      Procurement Clerks $47,490130
      Sheet Metal Workers $47,400110
      Logging Equipment Operators $47,220100
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980830
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,850150
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,84090
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,81050
      Judicial Law Clerks $46,74030
      New Accounts Clerks $46,61060
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,3402,560
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $46,160280
      Insurance Sales Agents $46,150550
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,960130
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930350
      Agricultural Inspectors $45,91080
      Home Appliance Repairers $45,90060
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,700400
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,570360
      Rehabilitation Counselors $45,44050
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $45,18080
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,010180
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,9801,460
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $44,790250
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,710430
      Producers and Directors $44,550120
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $44,30070
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,2101,650
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $44,03040
      Private Detectives and Investigators $43,92040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $43,880380
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $43,810160
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $43,810130
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $43,59030
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $43,50040
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $43,300210
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $43,19040
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,180330
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $43,130280
      Pipelayers $43,07070
      Photographers $42,71040
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,59080
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,440180
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,350110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,290190
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $42,13040
      Tutors $42,120230
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,110250
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $41,730190
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,530290
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,41040
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,350170
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $41,180380
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $41,080520
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,070120
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $41,040190
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,0202,020
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,930540
      Medical Equipment Preparers $40,870140
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,870150
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $40,440110
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,090380
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $40,070100
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,010110
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $39,880100
      Construction Laborers $39,7501,510
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $39,63040
      Opticians, Dispensing $39,520230
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,50060
      Dental Assistants $39,230670
      Fence Erectors $39,23030
      Residential Advisors $39,210600
      Highway Maintenance Workers $39,150120
      Furniture Finishers $39,11030
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,010950
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $38,73050
      Helpers--Production Workers $38,710180
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $38,70080
      Office Clerks, General $38,6404,100
      Roofers $38,64090
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $38,58040
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,410300
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,4102,370
      Printing Press Operators $38,41080
      Psychiatric Technicians $38,290130
      File Clerks $38,22080
      Production Workers, All Other $38,1201,050
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,110980
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,110970
      Light Truck Drivers $38,0101,240
      Customer Service Representatives $37,9404,000
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $37,89080
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,860200
      Skincare Specialists $37,81080
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,7902,370
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,72080
      Tellers $37,700490
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $37,630
      Pest Control Workers $37,600330
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $37,400200
      Medical Assistants $37,3201,570
      Helpers--Electricians $37,240200
      Surgical Assistants $37,19050
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $36,960100
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,910210
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,8402,410
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $36,820150
      Phlebotomists $36,760260
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,66090
      Tire Repairers and Changers $36,660190
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,6101,210
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,48040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $36,400460
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,40030
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,390100
      Social and Human Service Assistants $36,290340
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,270370
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $36,19060
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,150140
      Order Clerks $36,14050
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,9404,320
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $35,750100
      Parts Salespersons $35,610460
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,320270
      Tour and Travel Guides $35,23040
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,190180
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,1601,530
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,09060
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $35,07040
      Tax Preparers $35,040120
      Data Entry Keyers $34,85090
      Nursing Assistants $34,6602,600
      Pharmacy Aides $34,19040
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,1301,590
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,930180
      Medical Transcriptionists $33,87080
      Couriers and Messengers $33,31070
      Security Guards $33,0503,170
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,880350
      Stockers and Order Fillers $32,2703,470
      Bus Drivers, School $31,760860
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $31,64030
      Funeral Attendants $31,51070
      Orderlies $31,170170
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,930480
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,850580
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,7502,250
      Food Preparation Workers $30,5301,190
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $29,97070
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $29,92050
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,8203,150
      Recreation Workers $29,800370
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,610230
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $29,46040
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,42060
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $29,310900
      Animal Caretakers $29,030450
      Floral Designers $28,91050
      Dishwashers $28,790630
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,780690
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,650270
      Bakers $28,620340
      Parking Attendants $28,61060
      Physical Therapist Aides $28,53080
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $28,49040
      Retail Salespersons $28,3006,970
      Sewing Machine Operators $28,300150
      Childcare Workers $28,0901,980
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $28,080310
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,940270
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,820470
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $27,620160
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,4101,090
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,2403,510
      Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $27,12040
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,870590
      Cashiers $26,8205,650
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,350240
      Coaches and Scouts $26,230210
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110470
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,84090
      Baggage Porters and Bellhops $25,71060
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,630500
      Cooks, Short Order $25,210220
      Library Technicians $25,200110
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,9609,020
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $24,04080
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $23,750
      Driver/Sales Workers $23,450660
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,40050
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,370660
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $23,18090
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,0202,240
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $22,92060
      School Bus Monitors $21,980200
      Bartenders $20,500860
      Waiters and Waitresses $18,2003,680