Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in Georgia

Ranked #40 of 51 · GA

13.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,400 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $49,790
Employment 155,470

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,080P25 $39,960 Median $49,790P75 $64,860P90 $83,500

About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in Georgia earn between $35,080 and $83,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Georgia
$56,400
U.S. average
$65,360

The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in Georgia is $56,400, about 13.7% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Georgia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Warner Robins, GA $60,470 $59,820 2,910
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $51,530 $58,770 93,260
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $49,220 $55,810 8,330
Savannah, GA $49,030 $55,450 6,150
Gainesville, GA $48,510 $54,740 3,000
Macon-Bibb County, GA $47,950 $53,620 2,610
Athens-Clarke County, GA $47,840 $52,130 2,660
Hinesville, GA $47,520 $52,710 420

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do construction and extraction occupations make in Georgia?

The median construction and extraction occupations salary in Georgia is $49,790 per year (mean $56,400), and about 80% earn between $35,080 and $83,500.

How much do construction and extraction occupations make per hour in Georgia?

Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Georgia a high-paying state for construction and extraction occupations?

Georgia ranks #40 of 51 states for construction and extraction occupations pay. Its mean salary of $56,400 is about 13.7% below the U.S. average of $65,360.

Which metro areas in Georgia pay construction and extraction occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for construction and extraction occupations are Warner Robins, GA ($60,470), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($51,530), Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($49,220), by median annual wage.

← Back to all construction and extraction occupations states