How much does an engineer make in Georgia?
$112,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Georgia. That is $53.97 an hour or $9,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.97
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,200Median: $112,300Highest 10%: $163,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,200 | $30.87 | |
| 25th | $79,160 | $38.06 | |
| Median | $112,300 | $53.97 | |
| 75th | $135,000 | $64.92 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.47 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $135,900 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $135,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $122,600 |
| Columbus, GA | $118,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $101,200 |
| Gainesville, GA | $100,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $91,940 |
| Brunswick, GA | $77,310 |
| Macon, GA | $71,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 26. Texas | $115,800 |
| 27. Wyoming | $113,100 |
| 28. North Carolina | $112,500 |
| 29. Georgia | $112,300 |
| 30. South Dakota | $112,300 |
| 31. Illinois | $111,900 |
| 32. Mississippi | $111,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $53.97 ($112,300 a year).
Do engineers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $112,300 against $122,900 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Georgia rank for engineer pay?
Georgia ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays engineers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $135,900 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.