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Augusta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Augusta, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Augusta, GA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 310 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Augusta, GA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Augusta, GA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26$18.57/hr n=6
Contract22
Full-time11
Temporary4
Intern2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail185$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants75
Consumer Goods36$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services34
Technology13

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager53
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier24
  • Delivery Driver9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Food Service8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Management Analysts5
  • Software Developers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail185
  • Food Service / Restaurants75
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Professional Services34
  • Technology13
  • Manufacturing7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified245 · 79%
  • Part-time26 · 8%
  • Contract22 · 7%
  • Full-time11 · 4%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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