How much does an engineer make in Atlanta?
$122,600a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $58.93 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.93
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,810Median: $122,600Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| 25th | $81,200 | $39.04 | |
| Median | $122,600 | $58.93 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.18 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $80.01 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Augusta, GA | $135,900 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $135,800 |
| Columbus, GA | $118,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $101,200 |
| Gainesville, GA | $100,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $91,940 |
| Macon, GA | $71,990 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| 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 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $58.93 ($122,600 a year).
Do engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $122,600 against $122,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $112,300, so Atlanta pays 9% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for engineer pay?
64 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,400 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.