Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,340 | $120,395 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.16 | $57.88 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $108,349.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $113,421 | $89,250 | $173,250 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Georgia is $104,340, or about $50.16 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Georgia is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Georgia typically earn from $89,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 9,260 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $104,340, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.