Median DOL Salary
$112,124
Total DOL Filings
920
Companies Hiring
182
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
AUGUSTA, GA$112,124
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in AUGUSTA, GA is 84.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in AUGUSTA
Highest-Paying Occupations in AUGUSTA
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,000 | +53% | 57 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,000 | -17.2% | 5 |
| Pharmacists | $113,360 | -14.4% | 6 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +10.4% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $63,850 | -35.2% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,000 | -3.6% | 5 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $48,660 | -40.6% | 13 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $45,000 | -52.3% | 144 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $42,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Biological Technicians | $36,494 | -27% | 48 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Georgia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Georgia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $229,190 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,190 | 1,160 |
| Anesthesiologists | $206,890 | 600 |
| Chief Executives | $201,750 | 5,440 |
| Dentists, General | $195,820 | 3,260 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $194,210 | 80 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $174,600 | 970 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,170 | 17,560 |
| Financial Managers | $163,450 | 22,720 |
| Pediatricians, General | $162,290 | 850 |
Salary Trend in AUGUSTA, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
AUGUSTA, GA has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,000 | $175,824 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,000 | $153,846 |
| Pharmacists | $113,360 | $124,571 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | $98,901 |
| Industrial Engineers | $63,850 | $70,165 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.