How much does a medical scientist make in Atlanta?
$87,490a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $42.06 an hour or $7,291 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.06
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,910Median: $87,490Highest 10%: $207,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 25th | $77,880 | $37.44 | |
| Median | $87,490 | $42.06 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.13 | |
| 90th | $207,200 | $99.62 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Augusta, GA | $76,370 |
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 medical scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $42.06 ($87,490 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $87,490 against $103,400 nationally, 15% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $92,450, so Atlanta pays 5% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for medical scientist pay?
86 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,200 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.