How much does a chemical engineer make in Georgia?
$103,900a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Georgia. That is $49.94 an hour or $8,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.94
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,030Median: $103,900Highest 10%: $164,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 25th | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| Median | $103,900 | $49.94 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.93 | |
| 90th | $164,600 | $79.13 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $103,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 29. Mississippi | $106,700 |
| 30. Alaska | $106,100 |
| 31. Arkansas | $105,300 |
| 32. Georgia | $103,900 |
| 33. Michigan | $103,200 |
| 34. Missouri | $102,300 |
| 35. Connecticut | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $49.94 ($103,900 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $103,900 against $125,000 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Georgia rank for chemical engineer pay?
Georgia ranks 32 of 41 states.
Which city in Georgia pays chemical engineers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $103,500 a year.
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.