How much does a life scientist make in Atlanta?
$78,640a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.81 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.81
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,980Median: $78,640Highest 10%: $125,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| 25th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| Median | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 75th | $93,540 | $44.97 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.26 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| 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 life scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.81 ($78,640 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $78,640 against $93,750 nationally, 16% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $83,990, so Atlanta pays 6% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for life scientist pay?
18 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,400 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.