Pediatricians, General pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $260,200 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Augusta earn between $126,740 and $191,930.
- $102K10th
- $127K25th
- $143KMedian
- $192K75th
- $260K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,070 | $13,422 | $77.44 |
| Median | $142,980 | $11,915 | $68.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,740 | $10,562 | $60.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $191,930 | $15,994 | $92.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Augusta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($153,380) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $161,070 | $142,980 | $102,100 | $260,200 | 60 |
| Georgia | $153,380 | $149,990 | $87,480 | $254,560 | n/a |
| United States | $212,110 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 | 39,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pediatricians, General salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $161,070, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $114,068 a year, or $9,506 a month and $4,387 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 GA | $114,068 | $9,506 |
| Working in SC | $113,932 | $9,494 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for pediatricians, general? 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 $161,070 buys what about $175,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($179,660).
Highest-paying cities for pediatricians, general
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($340,410).
- Sacramento, CA$340,410
- Vallejo, CA$306,510
- St. Cloud, MN$304,330
- Fresno, CA$294,660
- Manchester, NH$288,830
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Pediatricians, General salary in Augusta: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Augusta?
$77.44 an hour on average, and $68.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Augusta?
About $114,068 a year ($9,506 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,070.
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($212,110).
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 29-1221; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- 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 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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