How much does a mechanical engineer make in Georgia?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Georgia. That is $48.38 an hour or $8,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.38
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,940Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $156,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,940 | $34.59 | |
| 25th | $80,040 | $38.48 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.71 | |
| 90th | $156,300 | $75.15 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $128,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $106,700 |
| Albany, GA | $104,500 |
| Macon, GA | $103,700 |
| Atlanta, GA | $102,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $102,000 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $101,200 |
| Athens, GA | $98,970 |
| Gainesville, GA | $93,420 |
| Columbus, GA | $91,430 |
| Dalton, GA | $90,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 27. Oklahoma | $101,900 |
| 28. Kentucky | $101,100 |
| 29. North Carolina | $100,700 |
| 30. Georgia | $100,600 |
| 31. Arizona | $100,300 |
| 32. Alabama | $100,200 |
| 33. Florida | $99,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $48.38 ($100,600 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $100,600 against $104,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Georgia ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays mechanical engineers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $128,700 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.