Salary guide, May 2025
GMP Manufacturing Technician pay in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
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The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $57,790 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,210 and $70,490.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC median is $250 below the national median of $58,040, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
GMP Manufacturing Technician is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,270 | $50,210 | $57,790 | $70,490 | $84,900 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.40 | $24.14 | $27.79 | $33.89 | $40.82 |
BLS estimated 280 workers employed in this occupation in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Location quotient: 1.36.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,440 | $45,970 | $58,040 | $74,080 | $92,250 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.00 | $22.10 | $27.90 | $35.62 | $44.35 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published GMP Manufacturing Technician median is $57,790. The all-occupations median in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is $45,990. Ratio: 1.26 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.36 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $48,670 | $68,700 | $84,620 |
| May 2025 | $50,210 | $57,790 | $70,490 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $57,870 | $48,800 to $70,890 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $47,650 | $40,590 to $58,120 |
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