Physicists Salary in Georgia
Physicists in Georgia earn a median of $144,870 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $144,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,860; the top 10% earn over $288,170. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$92,250 median in Georgia
- Bioinformatics Scientists$96,820 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$73,920 median in Georgia
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$85,680 median in Georgia
- Materials Scientists$91,970 median in Georgia
- Nanosystems Engineers$112,260 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Georgia
How much do physicists make in Georgia?
The median is $144,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,860 and the top 10% earn over $288,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.