How much does a materials engineer make in Georgia?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Georgia. That is $48.48 an hour or $8,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.48
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,830Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $159,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,830 | $34.53 | |
| 25th | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.38 | |
| 90th | $159,600 | $76.71 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $101,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 26. Arkansas | $103,900 |
| 27. New Hampshire | $101,300 |
| 28. Indiana | $101,100 |
| 29. Georgia | $100,800 |
| 30. Kentucky | $100,600 |
| 31. Kansas | $100,000 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $99,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $48.48 ($100,800 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $100,800 against $112,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Georgia rank for materials engineer pay?
Georgia ranks 29 of 45 states.
Which city in Georgia pays materials engineers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $103,400 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.