How much does a biological scientist make in Atlanta?
$97,160a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $46.71 an hour or $8,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.71
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,320Median: $97,160Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,320 | $33.33 | |
| 25th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| Median | $97,160 | $46.71 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.06 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.57 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Savannah, GA | $88,610 |
| Athens, GA | $83,390 |
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 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $46.71 ($97,160 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $97,160 against $98,920 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $96,820, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for biological scientist pay?
51 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,800 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.