Biological Technicians pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,420 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Augusta earn between $45,840 and $65,170.
- $40K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $65K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,290 | $4,524 | $26.10 |
| Median | $49,730 | $4,144 | $23.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,840 | $3,820 | $22.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,170 | $5,431 | $31.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($55,190) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $54,290 | $49,730 | $40,330 | $72,420 | 40 |
| Georgia | $55,190 | $52,420 | $42,940 | $72,420 | 860 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $54,290, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $43,841 a year, or $3,653 a month and $1,686 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 SC | $44,518 | $3,710 |
| Working in GA | $43,841 | $3,653 |
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 technicians? 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 $54,290 buys what about $59,073 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 5th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($64,820).
- Athens$64,820
- Atlanta$55,730
- Gainesville$54,850
- Savannah$54,550
- Augusta$54,290
- Warner Robins$51,900
- Brunswick$46,650
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Augusta: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Augusta?
$26.10 an hour on average, and $23.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Augusta?
About $43,841 a year ($3,653 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,290.
Do biological technicians earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
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 19-4021; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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