Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,440 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Augusta earn between $66,960 and $98,990.
- $38K10th
- $67K25th
- $76KMedian
- $99K75th
- $160K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,650 | $8,138 | $46.95 |
| Median | $76,370 | $6,364 | $36.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,960 | $5,580 | $32.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,990 | $8,249 | $47.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Augusta earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($112,050) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $97,650 | $76,370 | $38,160 | $160,440 | 80 |
| Georgia | $112,050 | $92,450 | $61,640 | $208,000 | 1,910 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $97,650, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $73,403 a year, or $6,117 a month and $2,823 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $73,405 | $6,117 |
| Working in GA | $73,403 | $6,117 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $97,650 buys what about $106,253 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($109,930).
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Augusta?
$46.95 an hour on average, and $36.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Augusta?
About $73,403 a year ($6,117 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,650.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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