How much does a conservation scientist make in Atlanta?
$69,380a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $33.36 an hour or $5,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.36
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,230Median: $69,380Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| 75th | $87,540 | $42.09 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.65 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for conservation 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 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $33.36 ($69,380 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $69,380 against $73,010 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $69,240, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for conservation scientist pay?
69 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,230 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.