The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is $98,770 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,860.
Pay spans roughly $29,350 at the 10th percentile to $163,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.49 per hour. An estimated 390 people work as food scientists and technologists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
| Median (annual) | $98,770 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.49 |
| 10th percentile | $29,350 |
| 90th percentile | $163,630 |
| Employment | 390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.