How much does a data scientist make in Georgia?
$104,300a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Georgia. That is $50.16 an hour or $8,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.16
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,750Median: $104,300Highest 10%: $170,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,750 | $32.57 | |
| 25th | $84,120 | $40.44 | |
| Median | $104,300 | $50.16 | |
| 75th | $136,600 | $65.65 | |
| 90th | $170,000 | $81.74 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $108,900 |
| Dalton, GA | $101,000 |
| Albany, GA | $97,350 |
| Savannah, GA | $97,200 |
| Macon, GA | $95,550 |
| Augusta, GA | $92,800 |
| Rome, GA | $92,130 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $91,340 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $87,060 |
| Gainesville, GA | $84,670 |
| Columbus, GA | $78,620 |
| Athens, GA | $76,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 20. Pennsylvania | $106,900 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $106,700 |
| 22. Illinois | $106,600 |
| 23. Georgia | $104,300 |
| 24. Alabama | $103,100 |
| 25. Ohio | $102,600 |
| 26. Rhode Island | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $50.16 ($104,300 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $104,300 against $120,200 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Georgia rank for data scientist pay?
Georgia ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays data scientists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $108,900 a year.
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.