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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Augusta, GA

The median medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC earns $76,370 a year, 26% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,883 a month.

10th percentile
$38,160
25th percentile
$66,960
Median percentile
$76,370
75th percentile
$98,990
90th percentile
$160,440

Based on 80 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$58,593 take-home a year
Gross pay$76,370
Federal income tax−$7,971
Social Security + Medicare−$5,842
Georgia income tax (approx.)−$3,964
Monthly take-home$4,883
Every two weeks$2,254

Does it go far here?

$83,098Median pay in Augusta, GA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 91.9 vs 100).
23%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,120 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Augusta, GA

JobMedian pay
Physicians, All Other$258,650
Architectural and Engineering Managers$171,720
Sales Managers$138,690
Pharmacists$131,630
Financial Managers$129,180
Mechanical Engineers$128,740
Lawyers$123,960
Medical and Health Services Managers$120,700

All medical scientists, except epidemiologists salaries · Take-home pay in Georgia