How much does a sewer make in Atlanta?
$46,140a year
Median yearly pay for sewers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.18
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 6
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,210Median: $46,140Highest 10%: $47,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 75th | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 90th | $47,160 | $22.67 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for sewers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 sewer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.18 ($46,140 a year).
Do sewers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $46,140 against $36,480 nationally, 26% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $38,210, so Atlanta pays 21% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for sewer pay?
3 of 6 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,160 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.