SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — North Georgia
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
In North Georgia, GA the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health reaches $178,960 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Georgia, GA the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health reaches $178,960 a year. That is 117.7% more than the national median of $82,220. Pay ranges from under $71,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $178,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,940 to $178,960.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $92,170. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 4th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,420 | −13.1% |
| 25th | $99,940 | +21.6% |
| Median (50th) | $178,960 | +117.7% |
| 75th | $178,960 | +117.7% |
| 90th | $178,960 | +117.7% |
| Mean | $145,280 | +76.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $178,960 goes as far as $185,836 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 126.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$178,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$185,836US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $178,960 a year, 117.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,420 to $178,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $92,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in North Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $178,960, or $86.04 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,220, so pay in North Georgia, GA is 117.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Georgia, GA earns more than $178,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $92,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in North Georgia, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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