Data Scientists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $81,900 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.37
10th percentile $41,650
90th percentile $143,520
Employed locally 150
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,650
    25th
    $61,640
    50th (median)
    $81,900
    75th
    $102,780
    90th
    $143,520

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 123% Median Data Scientists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $104,480
    Sheboygan, WI $101,800
    Albany, GA $100,060
    Columbus, GA-AL $100,030
    Michigan $99,470

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,560
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,650
    Software Developers$104,590
    Computer Systems Analysts$86,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94,570
    Information Security Analysts$105,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Augusta, GA-SC is $39.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.61 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 27.3% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Augusta?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $41,650 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,640.