How much does an epidemiologist make in Atlanta?
$70,880a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $34.08 an hour or $5,907 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.08
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,140Median: $70,880Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $54,490 | $26.20 | |
| Median | $70,880 | $34.08 | |
| 75th | $87,730 | $42.18 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.44 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| 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 an epidemiologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $34.08 ($70,880 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $70,880 against $87,220 nationally, 19% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $70,880, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for epidemiologist pay?
45 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,500 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.