Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $178,150 or more. The middle half of biological science teachers, postsecondary in Augusta earn between $64,460 and $136,520.
- $54K10th
- $64K25th
- $80KMedian
- $137K75th
- $178K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,480 | $8,873 | — |
| Median | $80,360 | $6,697 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,460 | $5,372 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,520 | $11,377 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Biological science teachers, postsecondary in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($106,450) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($102,840). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $84,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $106,480 | $80,360 | $53,980 | $178,150 | n/a |
| Georgia | $106,450 | $88,020 | $55,840 | $170,430 | 980 |
| United States | $102,840 | $84,620 | $52,150 | $169,900 | 50,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $106,480, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $79,174 a year, or $6,598 a month and $3,045 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $79,174 | $6,598 |
| Working in SC | $79,157 | $6,596 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for biological science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $106,480 buys what about $115,861 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($121,740).
- Atlanta$121,740
- Augusta$106,480
All Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for biological science teachers, postsecondary
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,570).
- San Diego, CA$182,570
- San Jose, CA$164,630
- Riverside, CA$156,420
- San Francisco, CA$155,150
- Boston, MA$149,570
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Augusta: questions
What is the entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondary salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Augusta?
About $79,174 a year ($6,598 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,480.
Do biological science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($102,840).
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 25-1042; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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