Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Georgia
SOC 19-1042 · Georgia · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median Annual Salary
$92,456
$44.45/hr
10.6% lower than the US national median ($103,418)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Georgia is $92,456 per year ($44.45/hr). This is 10.6% lower than the national median of $103,418.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Practitioners who primarily provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs are included in “Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners” (29-1000).
Wage Percentiles: Georgia
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$29.64
$61,651
-4.8%
P25
$36.84
$76,627
-4.0%
P50MEDIAN
$44.45
$92,456
-10.6%
P75
$61.00
$126,880
-9.0%
P90Top earners
$100.00
$208,000
+17.0%
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P10–P90 breakdown, career outlook, industry wages, and JOLTS market signal for Medical Scientists
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+8.7%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
10K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
165K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
15% from new growth85% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS 541700
59K
$125,740
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
36K
$96,760
Wage range across top 5 industries: $96,760 to $125,740 (30% spread)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median medical scientists, except epidemiologists salary in Georgia?
The median (P50) annual salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Georgia is approximately $92,456, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 10.6% lower than the national median of $103,418. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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