How Much Does a CNA Make in Richmond County, GA in 2026?
Typical pay for CNAs in Richmond County, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Georgia.
BLS OES May 2025 · Augusta · Richmond County metro area
A typical CNA in Richmond County, Georgia earns $17.86 per hour, or $37,140 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,095 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $28,990, and the top 10% of earners make over $44,100.
That pay is 1% below the Georgia figure of $37,680 and 12% below the national figure of $42,260. Richmond County ranks 6th of 13 metro areas in Georgia for CNA pay. About 2,560 CNAs work in the Augusta · Richmond County area. Richmond County is part of the Augusta · Richmond County metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Augusta share these figures.
CNA pay in Richmond County at a glance
- Typical pay is $17.86 an hour, or $37,140 a year.
- That is 1% below the Georgia figure, ranking 6th of 13 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $28,990; the top 10% make over $44,100.
- Typical pay rose +65% from 2015 to 2025, against +71% for Georgia as a whole.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a CNA make in Richmond County?
Pay in Richmond County runs from entry-level positions at around $13.94 an hour to more than $21.20 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Georgia and national figures.
CNA pay by career stage in Richmond County
| Career stage | Richmond County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $28,990$13.94 an hour | $30,300$14.57 an hour | $33,940$16.32 an hour |
| First years | $33,570$16.14 an hour | $35,490$17.06 an hour | $37,260$17.91 an hour |
| Typical CNA | $37,140$17.86 an hour | $37,680$18.12 an hour | $42,260$20.32 an hour |
| Experienced | $39,580$19.03 an hour | $42,980$20.66 an hour | $47,220$22.70 an hour |
| Top 10% | $44,100$21.20 an hour | $47,310$22.74 an hour | $51,980$24.99 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Augusta · Richmond County area as BLS defines it
CNA pay growth in Richmond County
Typical (median) annual wage for CNAs in the Augusta · Richmond County area · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2015, typical CNA pay in Richmond County was $22,540 a year. By 2025 it had reached $37,140, a change of +65%, compared with +71% for Georgia over the same years.
How Richmond County compares with other Georgia cities
Gainesville pays CNAs the most in Georgia at $41,390 a year, $4,250 more than Richmond County. The lowest-paying area in the state is Valdosta at $34,040.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Richmond County | CNAs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $41,390 | $19.90 | +11% | 1,050 |
| 2 | Sandy Springs | $39,350 | $18.92 | +6% | 23,260 |
| 3 | Savannah | $38,450 | $18.48 | +4% | 1,710 |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $37,500 | $18.03 | +1% | 380 |
| 5 | Rome | $37,220 | $17.90 | 0% | 890 |
| 6 | Richmond County metro incl. Augusta | $37,140 | $17.86 | this city | 2,560 |
| 7 | Macon metro incl. Bibb County | $36,540 | $17.57 | -2% | 1,450 |
| 8 | Clarke County metro incl. Athens | $36,330 | $17.47 | -2% | 1,110 |
| 9 | Dalton | $36,110 | $17.36 | -3% | 390 |
| 10 | St. Simons metro incl. Brunswick | $35,940 | $17.28 | -3% | 590 |
| 11 | Albany | $35,260 | $16.95 | -5% | 770 |
| 12 | Columbus | $34,970 | $16.81 | -6% | 1,130 |
| 13 | Valdosta | $34,040 | $16.36 | -8% | 470 |
Every metro area in Georgia with CNA wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Georgia typical pay $37,680
Is Richmond County a good place to work as a CNA?
CNAs in Richmond County earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $37,140 a year, 12% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Augusta · Richmond County area, about 11 are CNA positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 9.4. That makes the local economy more reliant on CNAs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNA make in Richmond County, GA?
- A typical CNA in Richmond County earns $37,140 a year, or $17.86 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $28,990 and the top 10% earn over $44,100.
- How much does a CNA make an hour in Richmond County?
- Typical hourly pay for CNAs in Richmond County is $17.86. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $13.94, and the top 10% earn over $21.20 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for a CNA in Richmond County?
- Entry-level CNA positions in Richmond County typically offer around $13.94 an hour, or $28,990 a year.
- Is CNA pay in Richmond County higher than in the rest of Georgia?
- Richmond County pay is 1% below the Georgia figure of $37,680 a year, ranking 6th of 13 metro areas in the state. Gainesville pays the most in Georgia at $41,390.