Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $40,130 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $30,840 and $47,260.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC median is $20 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27,500 | $30,840 | $40,130 | $47,260 | $59,310 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.22 | $14.83 | $19.29 | $22.72 | $28.51 |
BLS estimated 630 workers employed in this occupation in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Location quotient: 1.68.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $40,130. The all-occupations median in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is $45,990. Ratio: 0.87 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.68 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 | $35,320 | $38,120 | $45,480 |
| May 2025 | $30,840 | $40,130 | $47,260 |
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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, 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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, 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 | $39,600 | $34,770 to $45,550 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $48,360 | $33,500 to $59,630 |
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