Overall unemployment rate moved down to 4.4% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 500 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.

Total employment in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC market rose by 4,316 jobs in February and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 40 bps to 4.4%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 26 bps over the same time to 6.6%.

  • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC unemployment rate is 215 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 70 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 7.2% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Unemployment February 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.4% . Key sectors include:

  • Government: 45,500; +500
  • Transportation & Utilities: 41,000; -100
  • Education & Healthcare: 35,200; +200
  • Business Services: 32,800; +300
  • Manufacturing: 23,100; -100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 22,500; -200
  • Construction, Mining: 20,400; +400
  • Other Jobs: 8,100; no change
  • Financial Services: 6,100; no change
  • IT & Development: 2,200; no change
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Unemployment by Industry February 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 9, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.