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The job market in Augusta, ME is strong with an expected job growth of 19.08%, compared to the national average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Augusta is 3.2%, lower than the national average of 4.1%. This shows that there are plenty of opportunities for people looking for work in the area, making Augusta an attractive place to live and work. With a range of industries and companies located within the city, there are numerous job opportunities available to choose from. Whether you're looking for a job in tech or retail, healthcare or hospitality, there's something available right here in Augusta, ME.

The unemployment rate in Augusta is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Augusta has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.0% over the past year.
- The average salary in Augusta is $40,438.
- The median home cost in Augusta is $236,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Augusta? Health Practitioners ($86,106)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($6,389)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($90,858)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($7,102)
- Average Income of Residents in Augusta ($29,578) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Augusta (5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Augusta. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Augusta, Maine that match your qualifications.

     JobsAugusta, MaineUnited States
  $29,578$37,638
  $40,438$69,021
  56
  -3.5%-6.2%
  30.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationAugusta, MaineUnited States
  Management$53,962$77,236
  Business, Financial$60,729$68,299
  Computer, Math$84,350$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$6,875$86,023
  Sciences$63,250$66,034
  Social Service$43,421$44,925
  Legal$56,563$88,013
  Education$36,231$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$6,389$43,591
  Health Practitioners$86,106$75,327
  Health Technicians$22,905$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,563$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,308$35,516
  Law Enforcement$39,808$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$18,421$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$15,556$23,378
  Personal Care$10,208$15,351
  Sales, Related$29,834$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,943$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$21,679$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,107$48,436
  Production$43,333$38,103
  Transportation$52,826$39,572
  Material Moving$27,519$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryAugusta, MaineUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$23,700$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$33,072$44,287
  Manufacturing$47,826$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$52,451$51,301
  Retail Trade$28,309$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$49,096$43,256
  Utilities$90,858$77,546
  Information$41,686$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$58,611$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$22,000$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$70,543$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,015$30,687
  Educational Services$36,789$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,328$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$7,102$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,910$18,154
  Other Services$17,380$29,481
  Public Administration$45,671$61,644
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We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 14 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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