How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Atlanta?
$100,200a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $48.18 an hour or $8,352 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.18
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 93
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,320Median: $100,200Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,320 | $36.21 | |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| Median | $100,200 | $48.18 | |
| 75th | $133,600 | $64.25 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.62 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for computer hardware 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 |
| 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 computer hardware engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $48.18 ($100,200 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $100,200 against $161,700 nationally, 38% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $100,200, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
83 of 93 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer hardware engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,600 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.