How much does a chemist make in Augusta?
$72,340a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $34.78 an hour or $6,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.78
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,660Median: $72,340Highest 10%: $133,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 25th | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| Median | $72,340 | $34.78 | |
| 75th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| 90th | $133,500 | $64.17 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Athens, GA | $118,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $103,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $97,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $92,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Augusta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Augusta?
The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $34.78 ($72,340 a year).
Do chemists make more in Augusta than the national average?
No: $72,340 against $91,240 nationally, 21% less.
How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $92,750, so Augusta pays 22% less.
Where does Augusta rank for chemist pay?
187 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.