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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $87,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,240 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 5% below the GA statewide median of $92,450. It ranks #40 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.

MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, EXCEPT EPIDEMIOLOGISTS · ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ROSWELL, GA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ROSWELL, GA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$62,910P25$77,880MEDIAN$87,490P75$122,980P90$207,210
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$64,800P25$79,840MEDIAN$103,410P75$139,380P90$177,780
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ATLANTA · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES

Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.

Questions

What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Atlanta?

The BLS median is $87,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,240 jobs pay between $77,880 and $122,980. The 10th percentile is $62,910 and the 90th is $207,210.

Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?

That is 15% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 5% below the GA statewide median of $92,450. It ranks #40 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

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 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Atlanta?

Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Emory University ($69,294). 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.