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Average salary by job family in Augusta
| Management | $127,990 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $111,520 |
| Legal | $100,720 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,050 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,410 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $95,090 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,890 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,000 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,920 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,000 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,670 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,810 |
| Production | $52,720 |
| Protective Service | $47,100 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,020 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,710 |
| Sales and Related | $42,450 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,990 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,000 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,530 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,580 |
Highest-paying jobs in Augusta
- Anesthesiologists$373,730
- Family Medicine Physicians$286,440
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$277,650
- Physicians, All Other$259,390
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$257,050
- Nurse Anesthetists$229,440
- Dentists, General$182,430
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$181,800
- Chief Executives$170,600
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,000
Most common jobs in Augusta and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,710 | $26,450 | $26,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,930 | $32,970 | $29,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,880 | $91,530 | $87,760 |
| Cashiers | 6,040 | $27,910 | $28,310 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,230 | $120,960 | $102,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,920 | $29,950 | $28,730 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,900 | $38,130 | $36,640 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,850 | $40,420 | $39,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,820 | $26,090 | $18,390 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,790 | $34,750 | $34,160 |
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Cost of living in Augusta
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,020 therefore buys what $65,308 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $253,524, 3.8 times the median household income of $66,628.
$253,524typical home value
$66,628median household income
91.9BEA price parity
618,022metro population
Take-home pay in Augusta
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $32,610 | $27,503 | $2,292 |
| Median wage | $45,990 | $37,586 | $3,132 |
| Average wage | $60,020 | $48,160 | $4,013 |
| 75th percentile wage | $73,770 | $57,795 | $4,816 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Augusta
Management28 jobs
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$257K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$182K
- Chief Executives$171K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169K
- Sales Managers$153K
- Industrial Production Managers$148K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Marketing Managers$148K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$147K
- Human Resources Managers$141K
- Purchasing Managers$136K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$131K
- Administrative Services Managers$131K
- Public Relations Managers$130K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$125K
- Training and Development Managers$125K
- Managers, All Other$124K
- Facilities Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, All Other$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$70K
- Food Service Managers$69K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Architecture and Engineering17 jobs
- Mechanical Engineers$137K
- Engineers, All Other$136K
- Environmental Engineers$126K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$125K
- Nuclear Engineers$125K
- Electrical Engineers$115K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Industrial Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Surveyors$71K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$130K
- Software Developers$125K
- Database Architects$118K
- Information Security Analysts$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Data Scientists$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96K
- Database Administrators$96K
- Web Developers$91K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$89K
- Operations Research Analysts$89K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$84K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical44 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$374K
- Family Medicine Physicians$286K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$278K
- Physicians, All Other$259K
- Nurse Anesthetists$229K
- Dentists, General$182K
- Pediatricians, General$161K
- Psychiatrists$155K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Veterinarians$128K
- Optometrists$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Physician Assistants$115K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$102K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Radiation Therapists$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$85K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$85K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Chiropractors$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Dental Hygienists$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Athletic Trainers$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Paramedics$64K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
Life, Physical, and Social Science17 jobs
- Physical Scientists, All Other$148K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$115K
- Psychologists, All Other$110K
- Nuclear Technicians$106K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$101K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- School Psychologists$84K
- Chemists$83K
- Chemical Technicians$83K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$73K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$72K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$68K
- Social Science Research Assistants$66K
- Biological Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$156K
- Project Management Specialists$116K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$104K
- Budget Analysts$99K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Logisticians$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Training and Development Specialists$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Labor Relations Specialists$74K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$73K
- Loan Officers$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67K
- Fundraisers$66K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$59K
- Tax Preparers$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Technical Writers$104K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$98K
- Designers, All Other$90K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Editors$71K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- Interior Designers$66K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Graphic Designers$56K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Photographers$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Coaches and Scouts$39K
- Floral Designers$32K
Educational Instruction and Library33 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$132K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$86K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Tutors$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$37K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$30K
- Library Technicians$29K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Millwrights$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$49K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Home Appliance Repairers$47K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$42K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$85K
- Health Education Specialists$78K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Clergy$57K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Electricians$64K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$62K
- Carpenters$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$55K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Sheet Metal Workers$51K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$46K
- Roofers$45K
- Pipelayers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$42K
- Fence Erectors$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$35K
Production37 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80K
- Machinists$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$44K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Printing Press Operators$38K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Bakers$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$68K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49K
- Firefighters$49K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Security Guards$36K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$29K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
- School Bus Monitors$22K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- New Accounts Clerks$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$40K
- Tellers$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Order Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$28K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$136K
- Sales Engineers$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$66K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$62K
- Advertising Sales Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Bus Drivers, School$24K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Massage Therapists$62K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Dental Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Orderlies$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$58K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Tour and Travel Guides$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Funeral Attendants$30K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$27K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$27K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Bartenders$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Waiters and Waitresses$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
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Salary in Augusta: questions
What is a good salary in Augusta?
Half of all workers in the Augusta metro earn less than $45,990 and the average is $60,020. Earning more than $73,770 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Augusta to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,121, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Augusta?
Anesthesiologists ($373,730), Family Medicine Physicians ($286,440), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($277,650).
What is the average salary in Richmond County?
Richmond County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, where the average salary is $60,020 a year and the median $45,990. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Richmond County, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260), all occupations and 437 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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