How much does a chemist make in Atlanta?
$97,930a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $47.08 an hour or $8,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.08
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,250Median: $97,930Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| 25th | $70,580 | $33.93 | |
| Median | $97,930 | $47.08 | |
| 75th | $129,200 | $62.13 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.65 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Athens, GA | $118,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $103,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $92,490 |
| Augusta, GA | $72,340 |
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 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $47.08 ($97,930 a year).
Do chemists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $97,930 against $91,240 nationally, 7% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $92,750, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for chemist pay?
45 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,900 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.