How much does a microbiologist make in Atlanta?
$109,300a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $52.56 an hour or $9,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.56
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,500Median: $109,300Highest 10%: $162,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| 25th | $85,780 | $41.24 | |
| Median | $109,300 | $52.56 | |
| 75th | $133,700 | $64.29 | |
| 90th | $162,400 | $78.08 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Athens, GA | $112,400 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| 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 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $52.56 ($109,300 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $109,300 against $87,990 nationally, 24% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $103,100, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for microbiologist pay?
11 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,400 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.