How much does a food processing worker make in Augusta?
$38,480a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,700Median: $38,480Highest 10%: $42,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $42,490 | $20.43 | |
| 90th | $42,490 | $20.43 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,320 |
| Albany, GA | $44,390 |
| Columbus, GA | $39,190 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,660 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,670 |
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How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Augusta?
The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $18.50 ($38,480 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Augusta than the national average?
No: $38,480 against $39,680 nationally, 3% less.
How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,810, so Augusta pays 2% more.
Where does Augusta rank for food processing worker pay?
84 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,490 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.