How much does a physicist make in Georgia?
$144,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Georgia. That is $69.65 an hour or $12,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.65
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,860Median: $144,900Highest 10%: $288,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,860 | $38.39 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.38 | |
| Median | $144,900 | $69.65 | |
| 75th | $240,000 | $115.40 | |
| 90th | $288,200 | $138.54 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $144,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 23. Rhode Island | $155,200 |
| 24. Nevada | $154,000 |
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
| 26. Georgia | $144,900 |
| 27. Missouri | $140,500 |
| 28. Alabama | $139,300 |
| 29. South Carolina | $138,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $69.65 ($144,900 a year).
Do physicists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $144,900 against $172,300 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Georgia rank for physicist pay?
Georgia ranks 26 of 43 states.
Which city in Georgia pays physicists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $144,900 a year.
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.