How much does a civil engineer make in Georgia?
$84,240a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Georgia. That is $40.50 an hour or $7,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.50
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,850Median: $84,240Highest 10%: $153,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 25th | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| Median | $84,240 | $40.50 | |
| 75th | $114,400 | $54.99 | |
| 90th | $153,700 | $73.89 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $103,000 |
| Dalton, GA | $99,760 |
| Savannah, GA | $98,950 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $95,630 |
| Atlanta, GA | $88,000 |
| Hinesville, GA | $86,790 |
| 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 |
| Brunswick, GA | $76,180 |
| Albany, GA | $75,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 48. Arizona | $89,660 |
| 49. West Virginia | $86,930 |
| 50. Arkansas | $85,020 |
| 51. Georgia | $84,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $40.50 ($84,240 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $84,240 against $100,800 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Georgia rank for civil engineer pay?
Georgia ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays civil engineers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $103,000 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.