As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Science Engineer in Atlanta, GA is $111,386, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,142 weekly, or $9,282 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Science Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Science Engineer in Atlanta, GA vary widely, spanning from $95,314 to $129,459. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,974) and 75th percentile ($120,846), while top earners (90th percentile) make $129,459 per year. This $17,872 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Vision, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Atlanta Science Engineer often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Atlanta currently ranks 420 statewide for Science Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $95,314 Atlanta, GA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $102,974 Atlanta, GA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $111,386 Atlanta, GA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $120,846 Atlanta, GA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $129,459 Atlanta, GA May 01, 2026
25% $102,974 10% $95,314 90% $129,459 75% $120,846 $111,386 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Atlanta, Georgia    Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

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