How much does a materials scientist make in Atlanta?
$93,240a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $44.83 an hour or $7,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.83
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,820Median: $93,240Highest 10%: $155,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 25th | $66,950 | $32.19 | |
| Median | $93,240 | $44.83 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.82 | |
| 90th | $155,800 | $74.91 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for materials 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 materials scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $44.83 ($93,240 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $93,240 against $117,800 nationally, 21% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $91,970, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for materials scientist pay?
30 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,800 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.