Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Georgia

Other social scientists and related workers in Georgia earn the most in Augusta (average $115,380 a year) and the least in Savannah ($91,650), across the 4 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social scientists and related workers average at $97,900 and the median at $91,210 for 1,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $107,690.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in Georgia

Augusta$115,380
Columbus$95,180
Atlanta$93,170
Savannah$91,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Augusta	$115,380	$115,920	$94,520	$84,991	92
Columbus	$95,180	$91,210	$78,190	$71,788	89
Atlanta	$93,170	$88,610	$80,790	$70,474	100
Savannah	$91,650	$87,380	$76,400	$69,481	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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