How much does a physical scientist make in Atlanta?
$137,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $66.19 an hour or $11,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.19
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,790Median: $137,700Highest 10%: $174,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,790 | $41.73 | |
| 25th | $106,500 | $51.18 | |
| Median | $137,700 | $66.19 | |
| 75th | $174,700 | $84.00 | |
| 90th | $174,700 | $84.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| 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 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $66.19 ($137,700 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $137,700 against $122,600 nationally, 12% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $137,700, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physical scientist pay?
13 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,700 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.