Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,730 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Atlanta earn between $106,460 and $174,730.
- $87K10th
- $106K25th
- $138KMedian
- $175K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,890 | $11,241 | $64.85 |
| Median | $137,680 | $11,473 | $66.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $106,460 | $8,872 | $51.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $174,730 | $14,561 | $84.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($132,380) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $134,890 | $137,680 | $86,790 | $174,730 | 930 |
| Georgia | $132,380 | $137,680 | $86,790 | $174,730 | 1,020 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $134,890, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $97,481 a year, or $8,123 a month and $3,749 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 physical 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 $134,890 buys what about $134,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($147,500).
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Atlanta?
$64.85 an hour on average, and $66.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $106,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $97,481 a year ($8,123 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,890.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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