Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Athens, GA

The median physical scientists, all other in Athens-Clarke County, GA earns $96,820 a year, 21% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,993 a month.

10th percentile: $40,030
25th percentile: $48,700
Median percentile: $96,820
75th percentile: $144,870
90th percentile: $170,370

Based on 40 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

$71,918 take-home a year

Gross pay	$96,820
Federal income tax	−$12,470
Social Security + Medicare	−$7,407
Georgia income tax (approx.)	−$5,025
Monthly take-home	$5,993
Every two weeks	$2,766

Does it go far here?

$103,725Median pay in Athens, GA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 93.3 vs 100).

20%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,201 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Athens, GA

Job	Median pay
Managers, All Other	$94,240
Registered Nurses	$82,200
General and Operations Managers	$81,830
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$76,600
Accountants and Auditors	$75,900
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,350
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$62,080
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$60,960

All physical scientists, all other salaries · Take-home pay in Georgia