The average salary for a political scientist in Georgia is around $73,740 per year.
Avg Salary
Political scientists earn an average yearly salary of $73,740.
Wages typically start from $29,650 and go up to $129,980.
15% above national average Updated in 2016
Political scientist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Political scientist salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
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Arizona | $94,420 |
California | $63,970 |
District of Columbia | $123,130 |
Florida | $88,470 |
Georgia | $73,740 |
Illinois | $64,423 |
Massachusetts | $82,110 |
Maryland | $129,870 |
Maine | $67,760 |
Michigan | $76,560 |
New York | $124,620 |
Ohio | $86,220 |
Pennsylvania | $102,110 |
Texas | $88,070 |
Virginia | $141,340 |
Washington | $76,660 |
How do political scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Political scientists earn 9% more than similar careers in Georgia. On average, they make more than intelligence analysts.
Career | Median Salary |
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Political scientist salary | $74K |
Intelligence analyst salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)