How much does an economist make in Atlanta?
$122,600a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $58.93 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.93
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,880Median: $122,600Highest 10%: $187,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,880 | $39.37 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.16 | |
| Median | $122,600 | $58.93 | |
| 75th | $158,000 | $75.97 | |
| 90th | $187,300 | $90.06 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for economists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| 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 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $58.93 ($122,600 a year).
Do economists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $122,600 against $124,700 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $122,600, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for economist pay?
18 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $187,300 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.