How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $51.91 an hour or $8,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.91
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| 25th | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $108,000 | $51.91 | |
| 75th | $137,900 | $66.32 | |
| 90th | $172,700 | $83.05 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 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 |
| 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 a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $51.91 ($108,000 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $108,000 against $88,720 nationally, 22% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $86,050, so Atlanta pays 25% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
4 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,700 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.