How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $42.60 an hour or $7,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.60
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| 25th | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| Median | $88,610 | $42.60 | |
| 75th | $99,960 | $48.06 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.72 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers.
| Augusta, GA | $115,900 |
| Columbus, GA | $91,210 |
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 social scientist and related worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $42.60 ($88,610 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $88,610 against $101,100 nationally, 12% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $91,210, so Atlanta pays 3% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
68 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,300 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.