How much do data scientists make in Georgia?

The median wage for data scientists in Georgia is $104,340 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 9,260 jobs in the state.

Where in Georgia do data scientists earn the most?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $108,940 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Data Scientists Salary in Georgia

Data Scientists in Georgia earn a median $104,340 a year, 13% below the U.S. median.

Median in GA: $104,340 a year
U.S. median: $120,230 a year
Employment: 9,260
Location quotient: 1.12; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Georgia

10%: $67,750Median: $104,34090%: $170,010

Median (50%): $104,340 · $50.16 an hour
Mean (average): $115,940 · $55.74 an hour (estimate error ±1.4%)
10th percentile: $67,750 · $32.57 an hour
25th percentile: $84,120 · $40.44 an hour
75th percentile: $136,560 · $65.66 an hour
90th percentile: $170,010 · $81.73 an hour
Employment: 9,260 (estimate error ±5.6%)
Jobs per 1,000: 1.89
Location quotient: 1.12 (1.00 = national share)

Data Scientists pay by metro area in Georgia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$108,940	6,820
Dalton, GA	$101,020	50
Albany, GA	$97,350	50
Savannah, GA	$97,200	160
Macon-Bibb County, GA	$95,550	80
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$92,800	220
Rome, GA	$92,130	30
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$91,340	200
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$90,990	70
Warner Robins, GA	$87,060	110
Gainesville, GA	$84,670	70
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$82,070	40
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$80,290	60
Columbus, GA-AL	$78,620	140
Athens-Clarke County, GA	$76,090	30
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	Not reported	60

H-1B filings for data scientists in Georgia

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

861 certified filings with a median offered wage of $111,418.

Frequently asked questions

How much do data scientists make in Georgia?: The median wage for data scientists in Georgia is $104,340 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 9,260 jobs in the state.
Where in Georgia do data scientists earn the most?: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $108,940 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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