Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,830 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Atlanta earn between $83,390 and $106,200.
- $69K10th
- $83K25th
- $97KMedian
- $106K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,760 | $8,147 | $47.00 |
| Median | $97,160 | $8,097 | $46.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,390 | $6,949 | $40.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,200 | $8,850 | $51.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($96,510) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $97,760 | $97,160 | $69,320 | $121,830 | 910 |
| Georgia | $96,510 | $96,820 | $66,380 | $122,570 | 1,230 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $97,760, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $73,474 a year, or $6,123 a month and $2,826 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $97,760 buys what about $97,703 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Atlanta?
$47.00 an hour on average, and $46.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $73,474 a year ($6,123 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,760.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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