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How much does a medical scientist make in Augusta?

$76,370a year

Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $36.72 an hour or $6,364 a month.

Hourly
$36.72
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
150 of 178
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,160Median: $76,370Highest 10%: $160,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,160$18.35
25th$66,960$32.19
Median$76,370$36.72
75th$98,990$47.59
90th$160,400$77.13

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for medical scientists.

Atlanta, GA$87,490
Medical Scientist salary in Georgia Medical Scientist salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Scientist and Related Worker$115,900
Nuclear Technician$108,200
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$93,000
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$90,340
School Psychologist$89,530
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$77,860
Chemical Technician$77,220
Urban and Regional Planner$75,100
Chemist$72,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$68,060
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $36.72 ($76,370 a year).

Do medical scientists make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $76,370 against $103,400 nationally, 26% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $92,450, so Augusta pays 17% less.

Where does Augusta rank for medical scientist pay?

150 of 178 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,400 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.