Physical Scientists, All Other salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $106,460–$174,730
- vs U.S. median
- +12%
- Metro rank
- #6 of 20
Physical Scientists, All Other in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $137,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 930 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% above the U.S. median of $122,570 and in line with the GA statewide median of $137,680. It ranks #6 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $137,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 930 jobs pay between $106,460 and $174,730. The 10th percentile is $86,790 and the 90th is $174,730.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Physical Scientists, All Other?
That is 12% above the U.S. median of $122,570 and in line with the GA statewide median of $137,680. It ranks #6 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make an hour in Atlanta?
About $66.19 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $137,680 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $51.18–$84.00 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).
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.