Jobs, pay and daily life in Augusta, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Augusta is a city in Georgia with 201,528 residents. The median household earns $55,485 a year and the median rent is $1,142 a month, which is 24.7% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
Federal jobs in Georgia (1,100) →State guide: GeorgiaCountry guide
There are 1,100 federal postings open in Georgia (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.3% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Other services | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.3% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,485 |
| Income per person | $31,910 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,142 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.7% |
| Median home value | $178,400 |
| Homeowners | 50.8% |
| Poverty rate | 20.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.19%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 24.7% |
| Born abroad | 3.8% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 58.5% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 | 44 | 79 |
| Feb | 8.7 | 48 | 95 |
| Mar | 12.8 | 55 | 99 |
| Apr | 17.6 | 64 | 79 |
| May | 22.6 | 73 | 89 |
| Jun | 26.4 | 80 | 122 |
| Jul | 28.1 | 83 | 118 |
| Aug | 27.4 | 81 | 115 |
| Sep | 24.4 | 76 | 90 |
| Oct | 18.8 | 66 | 72 |
| Nov | 12.6 | 55 | 75 |
| Dec | 8.7 | 48 | 111 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | SC | 82 mi | 139,643 | $55,529 | $1,204 |
| Athens | GA | 85 mi | 127,345 | $52,974 | $1,219 |
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 101 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
| Savannah | GA | 106 mi | 147,898 | $57,137 | $1,382 |
| North Charleston | SC | 120 mi | 119,913 | $62,956 | $1,430 |
| Charleston | SC | 127 mi | 154,338 | $92,414 | $1,722 |
| Atlanta | GA | 138 mi | 520,066 | $88,165 | $1,765 |
| Charlotte | NC | 146 mi | 943,474 | $86,416 | $1,720 |
| Columbus | GA | 173 mi | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 |
| Knoxville | TN | 209 mi | 195,185 | $54,039 | $1,191 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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201,528 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,142 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.7% of the median household income.
$55,485 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
8.6% (ACS 2020–2024 estimate).
Georgia. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.