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How much does an electrician make in Augusta?

$59,660a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,972 a month.

Hourly
$28.68
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
252 of 390
Jobs in the area
860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,930Median: $59,660Highest 10%: $108,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,930$18.24
25th$47,790$22.98
Median$59,660$28.68
75th$75,500$36.30
90th$108,500$52.17

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Chattanooga, TN$72,330
Warner Robins, GA$63,110
Brunswick, GA$58,880
Atlanta, GA$58,650
Savannah, GA$58,430
Gainesville, GA$58,330
Dalton, GA$56,860
Albany, GA$56,160
Macon, GA$54,320
Columbus, GA$50,730
Valdosta, GA$50,560
Athens, GA$49,750
Rome, GA$47,550
Electrician salary in Georgia Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,360
Carpenter$58,930
Construction and Building Inspector$58,890
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,900
Plumber$54,690
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$52,000
Sheet Metal Worker$48,970
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,190
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$46,350
Highway Maintenance Worker$44,710
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $28.68 ($59,660 a year).

Do electricians make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $59,660 against $63,190 nationally, 6% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $58,320, so Augusta pays 2% more.

Where does Augusta rank for electrician pay?

252 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.