DOL Median (Georgia)
$50,000
vs National
-28.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,945
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-28.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Georgia earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,945 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vantage Oncology LLC | $113,502 | 12 |
| West Physics Consulting, LLC | $110,000 | 7 |
| The University of Georgia | $50,000 | 4 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $49,000 | 16 |
| Emory University | $48,000 | 9 |
| Georgia State University | $47,476 | 4 |
| Clark Atlanta University | $45,000 | 1 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Georgia
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How much does a Physicists make in Georgia?
The median Physicists salary in Georgia is $50,000 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Georgia a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Georgia earns 28.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $54,945 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.