How much does a furnace make in Atlanta?
$48,540a year
Median yearly pay for furnaces in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.34
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $48,540Highest 10%: $73,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| 25th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 75th | $58,150 | $27.96 | |
| 90th | $73,670 | $35.42 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for furnaces.
| Macon, GA | $44,760 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,920 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furnace make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.34 ($48,540 a year).
Do furnaces make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $48,540 against $48,040 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $50,820, so Atlanta pays 4% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for furnace pay?
29 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a furnace make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,670 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.