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Medical Scientist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$44.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,693/year ($5,808/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 23rd of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,910 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $92,450 a year — though pay ranges from $61,640 for newcomers to $208,000 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $208,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,910 Medical Scientist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Medical Scientist salary of $92,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,693 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $92,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,509 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,072 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$4,175 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,693 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,808 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Georgia?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Georgia is $92,450 per year ($44.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,630 and $126,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $92,450, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $69,693 per year ($5,808 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 1,910 Medical Scientist jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.