How much does a soil and plant scientist make in Atlanta?
$61,610a year
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $29.62 an hour or $5,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.62
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,630Median: $61,610Highest 10%: $122,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 25th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 75th | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 90th | $122,600 | $58.93 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for soil and plant scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 soil and plant scientist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $29.62 ($61,610 a year).
Do soil and plant scientists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $61,610 against $78,850 nationally, 22% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $65,170, so Atlanta pays 5% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for soil and plant scientist pay?
71 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a soil and plant scientist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,600 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.