How much does an aerospace engineer make in Atlanta?
$150,200a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $72.22 an hour or $12,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.22
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 89
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,600Median: $150,200Highest 10%: $199,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,600 | $52.21 | |
| 25th | $108,600 | $52.21 | |
| Median | $150,200 | $72.22 | |
| 75th | $177,300 | $85.25 | |
| 90th | $199,100 | $95.74 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $120,500 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Architect | $103,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $72.22 ($150,200 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $150,200 against $135,000 nationally, 11% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $140,500, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for aerospace engineer pay?
13 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does an aerospace engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $199,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.