Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Georgia

Other biological scientists in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $97,760 a year) and the least in Athens ($81,750), across the 3 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $96,510 and the median at $96,820 for 1,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$97,760
Savannah$85,810
Athens$81,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$97,760	$97,160	$83,390	$73,474	100
Savannah	$85,810	$88,610	$73,920	$65,664	95
Athens	$81,750	$83,390	$52,830	$63,010	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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