Outpaid

University of Georgia
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in Athens, GA

University of Georgia filed a median base wage of $65,000 across 5 certified LCA filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists (SOC 19-1021) in Athens, GA. The middle half ran $63,627–$65,447.

University of Georgia · Biochemists and Biophysicists · Athens, GA · DOL FILINGS
Median
$65,000
25th pct
$63,627
75th pct
$65,447
90th pct
$65,506
5 DOL FILINGS · RANGE $63,627–$65,545▬ BLS OEWS · GA STATEWIDE, ALL EMPLOYERS · P25 $77,500 · MEDIAN $85,680 · P75 $97,890
P25 $63.6KMEDIAN $65.0KP75 · ASK $65.4K$63.6K$65.5K
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RECENT FILINGS · PUBLIC DOL CASE NUMBERS

I-200-25308-370189Level II$65,545
I-200-26163-009845Level I$65,447
I-200-26093-755217Level I$65,000
I-200-26156-986312Level II$63,627
I-200-26103-787601Level II$63,627

SAME ROLE, OTHER UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA WORKSITES

BY DOL WAGE LEVEL (APPROXIMATE SENIORITY)

LEVEL I · 0–2 YRS*
—
2 filings
LEVEL II · 3–5 YRS*
$63,627
3 filings
LEVEL III · 6–9 YRS*
—
0 filings
LEVEL IV · 10+ YRS*
—
0 filings

*Levels are set by the job’s requirements, not the worker’s years; the year bands are an approximate guide. Medians shown only with 3+ filings from University of Georgia.

Questions

How much does University of Georgia pay Biochemists and Biophysicists in Athens, GA?

Across 5 certified DOL filings for visa-sponsored Biochemists and Biophysicists positions in Athens, GA, University of Georgia filed a median base wage of $65,000. The middle half ran $63,627 to $65,447, and the 90th percentile was $65,506.

Does this include bonus or stock?

No. LCA filings report the base wage offered for a position. Bonus, equity and benefits are not included, so total compensation is usually higher at large tech employers.

Is this every University of Georgia employee?

No. Employers file an LCA for each position they sponsor on an H-1B or similar visa. These are real government filings, but they don't cover employees who didn't need visa sponsorship.

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Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = midpoint of the filed base-wage range, annualized (base pay, not bonus or equity). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the area named on the chart label. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.