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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 22% 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 331 active job postings tracked here, 50% 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-time30—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time13——
Contract6$137k n=3—
Temporary5——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail198—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants79——
Consumer Goods39—$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services34$137k n=3—
Technology13$137k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager54
  • Retail Associate35
  • Crew / Cashier24
  • Pharmacy13
  • Delivery Driver10
  • Cook / Kitchen9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Management Analysts5
  • Software Developers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail198
  • Food Service / Restaurants79
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Professional Services34
  • Technology13
  • Healthcare11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified275 · 83%
  • Part-time30 · 9%
  • Full-time13 · 4%
  • Contract6 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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