How much does an environmental engineer make in Atlanta?
$96,820a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $46.55 an hour or $8,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.55
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,810Median: $96,820Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| 25th | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| Median | $96,820 | $46.55 | |
| 75th | $127,000 | $61.05 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.65 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| Augusta, GA | $118,300 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $88,040 |
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 an environmental engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $46.55 ($96,820 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $96,820 against $107,100 nationally, 10% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $96,530, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for environmental engineer pay?
112 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,900 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.