Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $96,820 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.55
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $170,370
Employed locally 40
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $96,820
    75th
    $144,870
    90th
    $170,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 154% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $149,550
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $131,770
    Michigan $105,480

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $64,400
    Microbiologists $110,260
    Chemists $109,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $40,070
    Biological Technicians $55,190
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Athens, GA is $46.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.91 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Athens, GA is 17.9% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Athens?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.