The annual salary statistics of computer and information research scientists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia is shown in Table 1. The wage data of computer and information research scientists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $56,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $88,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $113,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $138,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $168,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer and information research scientists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $168,510. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $113,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $56,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer and information research scientists from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $113,580 | -1.96% | 8.43% |
| 2017 | $115,810 | 4.23% | - |
| 2016 | $110,910 | 15.41% | - |
| 2015 | $93,820 | 2.40% | - |
| 2014 | $91,570 | -11.02% | - |
| 2013 | $101,660 | -2.30% | - |
| 2012 | $104,000 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $113,580, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta is the highest paying city for computer and information research scientists in state of Georgia, followed by Warner Robins (median annual salary $84,600). In comparison, the median annual salary of computer and information research scientists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta is 25.5 percent (25.5%) higher than that in Warner Robins.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| Warner Robins |