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Physicists Salary in Georgia
Physicists in Georgia earn a median $144,870 a year, 16% below the U.S. median.
- Median in GA
- $144,870 a year
- U.S. median
- $172,250 a year
- Employment
- 160
- Location quotient
- 0.25
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Georgia
- Median (50%)
- $144,870 · $69.65 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $179,130 · $86.12 an hour (estimate error ±10.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $79,860 · $38.39 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $106,870 · $51.38 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $240,030 · $115.40 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $288,170 · $138.55 an hour
- Employment
- 160 (estimate error ±33.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.03
- Location quotient
- 0.25 (1.00 = national share)
Physicists 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 | $144,870 | 100 |
H-1B filings for physicists in Georgia
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
4 certified filings with a median offered wage of $68,911.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do physicists make in Georgia?
- The median wage for physicists in Georgia is $144,870 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 160 jobs in the state.
- Where in Georgia do physicists earn the most?
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $144,870 a year.