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How much does a meat make in Augusta?

$36,910a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,076 a month.

Hourly
$17.75
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
73 of 133
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,730Median: $36,910Highest 10%: $43,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,730$17.18
25th$36,910$17.75
Median$36,910$17.75
75th$43,790$21.05
90th$43,790$21.05

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for meats.

Chattanooga, TN$39,790
Gainesville, GA$39,420
Atlanta, GA$39,300
Meat salary in Georgia Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Machinist$67,140
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Inspector$49,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $17.75 ($36,910 a year).

Do meats make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $36,910 against $38,300 nationally, 4% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $39,330, so Augusta pays 6% less.

Where does Augusta rank for meat pay?

73 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,790 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.