How much does a life make in Atlanta?
$87,180a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $41.91 an hour or $7,265 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.91
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $87,180Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| Median | $87,180 | $41.91 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.67 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.95 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Savannah, GA | $58,280 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,040 |
| Macon, GA | $44,390 |
| Athens, GA | $42,360 |
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 make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $41.91 ($87,180 a year).
Do lifes make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $87,180 against $62,280 nationally, 40% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $69,320, so Atlanta pays 26% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for life pay?
5 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,500 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.