Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $96,310 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.30
10th percentile $66,890
90th percentile $177,860
Employed locally 890
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,890
    25th
    $79,680
    50th (median)
    $96,310
    75th
    $104,110
    90th
    $177,860

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 112% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Logan, UT-ID $106,650
    Savannah, GA $103,590
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $102,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $97,030
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $92,780

    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 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Atlanta, GA is $46.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.62 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 4.3% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,890 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,680.