Data Scientist Salary in Georgia
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$92,983
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-9.5%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
18
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$114,962
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
All metro areas in Georgia
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GAGA | $73K | $94K | $115K | $136K | $115K |
| Athens-Clarke County, GAGA | $73K | $93K | $114K | $135K | $114K |
| Rome, GAGA | $72K | $93K | $114K | $135K | $114K |
| Dalton, GAGA | $72K | $88K | $104K | $120K | $104K |
| Albany, GAGA | $57K | $80K | $102K | $125K | $102K |
| Macon-Bibb County, GAGA | $62K | $79K | $96K | $113K | $96K |
| Chattanooga, TN-GAGA | $48K | $72K | $95K | $118K | $95K |
| Savannah, GAGA | $60K | $76K | $93K | $109K | $93K |
| Warner Robins, GAGA | $63K | $77K | $91K | $105K | $91K |
| Hinesville, GAGA | $53K | $70K | $88K | $105K | $88K |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $53K | $70K | $87K | $104K | $87K |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $52K | $70K | $87K | $104K | $87K |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCGA | $51K | $69K | $86K | $104K | $86K |
| Gainesville, GAGA | $53K | $68K | $83K | $98K | $83K |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $53K | $68K | $82K | $97K | $82K |
| Valdosta, GAGA | $44K | $62K | $80K | $98K | $80K |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GAGA | $43K | $61K | $79K | $97K | $79K |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $43K | $59K | $76K | $93K | $76K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.