How much does a physicist make in Atlanta?
$144,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $69.65 an hour or $12,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.65
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,860Median: $144,900Highest 10%: $260,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,860 | $38.39 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.38 | |
| Median | $144,900 | $69.65 | |
| 75th | $222,500 | $106.97 | |
| 90th | $260,600 | $125.27 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $69.65 ($144,900 a year).
Do physicists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $144,900 against $172,300 nationally, 16% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $144,900, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physicist pay?
37 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $260,600 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.