How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Atlanta?
$103,100a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.56 an hour or $8,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.56
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,760Median: $103,100Highest 10%: $181,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| 25th | $78,420 | $37.70 | |
| Median | $103,100 | $49.56 | |
| 75th | $132,900 | $63.90 | |
| 90th | $181,600 | $87.31 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.56 ($103,100 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $103,100 against $99,070 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $96,820, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
32 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $181,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.