Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,710 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Athens earn between $52,830 and $103,080.
- $29K10th
- $53K25th
- $83KMedian
- $103K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,750 | $6,812 | $39.30 |
| Median | $83,390 | $6,949 | $40.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,830 | $4,402 | $25.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,080 | $8,590 | $49.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Athens earn 15% less than the Georgia average ($96,510) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $81,750 | $83,390 | $29,310 | $118,710 | 50 |
| Georgia | $96,510 | $96,820 | $66,380 | $122,570 | 1,230 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $81,750, a single filer in Athens takes home about $63,010 a year, or $5,251 a month and $2,423 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $81,750 buys what about $87,580 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($97,760).
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Athens: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Athens?
$39.30 an hour on average, and $40.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Athens?
About $63,010 a year ($5,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,750.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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