Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $98,770 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.49
10th percentile $29,350
90th percentile $163,630
Employed locally 390
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,350
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $98,770
    75th
    $130,670
    90th
    $163,630

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 114% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    New Jersey $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $87,270
    Michigan $86,690
    Gainesville, GA $36,620

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants$63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Scientists and Technologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Atlanta, GA is $47.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.05 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Food Scientists and Technologists salaries?

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 15.8% above the national median of $85,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Scientists and Technologists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,350 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.