Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,890 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Augusta earn between $28,680 and $43,110.
- $21K10th
- $29K25th
- $35KMedian
- $43K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,320 | $3,027 | $17.46 |
| Median | $34,900 | $2,908 | $16.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,680 | $2,390 | $13.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,110 | $3,592 | $20.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Augusta earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($38,260) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $36,320 | $34,900 | $20,800 | $47,890 | 270 |
| Georgia | $38,260 | $36,280 | $28,470 | $50,100 | 4,480 |
| United States | $41,120 | $39,070 | $31,140 | $53,410 | 165,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Production Workers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $36,320, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $30,299 a year, or $2,525 a month and $1,165 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $30,939 | $2,578 |
| Working in GA | $30,299 | $2,525 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $36,320 buys what about $39,520 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 10th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Valdosta pays the most ($44,740).
Highest-paying cities for helpers--production workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,850).
- Napa, CA$54,850
- Kahului, HI$52,210
- Albany, OR$52,010
- Oshkosh, WI$51,570
- Hagerstown, MD$51,320
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Helpers--Production Workers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Augusta?
$17.46 an hour on average, and $16.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $30,299 a year ($2,525 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,320.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,120).
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. SOC code 51-9198; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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