How much does a civil engineer make in Atlanta?
$88,000a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $42.31 an hour or $7,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.31
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 288 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 6,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,810Median: $88,000Highest 10%: $160,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 25th | $78,130 | $37.56 | |
| Median | $88,000 | $42.31 | |
| 75th | $116,400 | $55.98 | |
| 90th | $160,200 | $77.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Augusta, GA | $103,000 |
| Dalton, GA | $99,760 |
| Savannah, GA | $98,950 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $95,630 |
| Macon, GA | $83,620 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $82,080 |
| Valdosta, GA | $79,160 |
| Gainesville, GA | $77,950 |
| Columbus, GA | $77,600 |
| Athens, GA | $76,650 |
| Albany, GA | $75,890 |
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 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Architect | $103,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $42.31 ($88,000 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $88,000 against $100,800 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $84,240, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for civil engineer pay?
288 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,200 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.