Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Georgia

Computer and information research scientists in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $166,230 a year) and the least in Warner Robins ($94,740), across the 2 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer and information research scientists average at $105,860 and the median at $92,250 for 810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $153,930.

Computer and Information Research Scientists average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$166,230
Warner Robins$94,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$166,230	$166,800	$127,070	$117,338	100
Warner Robins	$94,740	$89,500	$79,160	$71,501	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other states

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1221.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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