How much does a geoscientist make in Atlanta?
$70,180a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $33.74 an hour or $5,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.74
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,180Median: $70,180Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| 25th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| Median | $70,180 | $33.74 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.17 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.40 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| 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 a geoscientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $33.74 ($70,180 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $70,180 against $101,900 nationally, 31% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $73,920, so Atlanta pays 5% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for geoscientist pay?
99 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,600 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.