How much does a chemical engineer make in Atlanta?
$103,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.77 an hour or $8,627 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.77
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,030Median: $103,500Highest 10%: $164,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 25th | $83,310 | $40.05 | |
| Median | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.93 | |
| 90th | $164,600 | $79.13 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| 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 a chemical engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.77 ($103,500 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $103,500 against $125,000 nationally, 17% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $103,900, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for chemical engineer pay?
60 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,600 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.