Biological Scientists, All Other salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $83,390–$106,200
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #22 of 41
Biological Scientists, All Other in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $97,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 910 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $98,920 and in line with the GA statewide median of $96,820. It ranks #22 of 41 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE910 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Atlanta
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $71,000 | 19 |
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Questions
What is the average Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $97,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 910 jobs pay between $83,390 and $106,200. The 10th percentile is $69,320 and the 90th is $121,830.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Biological Scientists, All Other?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $98,920 and in line with the GA statewide median of $96,820. It ranks #22 of 41 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make an hour in Atlanta?
About $46.71 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $97,160 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.09–$51.06 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biological Scientists, All Other the most in Atlanta?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Emory University ($71,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.