Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $170,370 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Athens earn between $48,700 and $144,870.
- $40K10th
- $49K25th
- $97KMedian
- $145K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,720 | $8,727 | $50.35 |
| Median | $96,820 | $8,068 | $46.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,700 | $4,058 | $23.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $144,870 | $12,072 | $69.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Athens earn 21% less than the Georgia average ($132,380) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $104,720 | $96,820 | $40,030 | $170,370 | 40 |
| Georgia | $132,380 | $137,680 | $86,790 | $174,730 | 1,020 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $104,720, a single filer in Athens takes home about $78,023 a year, or $6,502 a month and $3,001 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 physical 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 $104,720 buys what about $112,188 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($147,500).
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Athens: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Athens?
$50.35 an hour on average, and $46.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Athens?
About $78,023 a year ($6,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,720.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 2.83, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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