How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Georgia?
$86,050a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Georgia. That is $41.37 an hour or $7,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,030Median: $86,050Highest 10%: $151,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| 25th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $86,050 | $41.37 | |
| 75th | $119,900 | $57.66 | |
| 90th | $151,300 | $72.73 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $108,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 17. Arizona | $90,450 |
| 18. Maine | $89,480 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $87,970 |
| 20. Georgia | $86,050 |
| 21. Kansas | $85,130 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $84,750 |
| 23. Arkansas | $84,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $41.37 ($86,050 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $86,050 against $88,720 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Georgia ranks 20 of 39 states.
Which city in Georgia pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $108,000 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.