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Atlanta engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$120,033

Atlanta

Top earners

$184,516

Higher end

vs national

+3% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

GA

Georgia

Engineers in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metro earn an estimated $120,033, +3% vs national, with top earners near $184,516. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Atlanta

Estimated pay for each discipline in Atlanta. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Atlanta

  • ▹Local market. Atlanta pay runs +3% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Georgia statewide estimate.
  • ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Atlanta, raising or lowering local pay.

Engineer salaries in Atlanta — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Atlanta?
Engineers in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metro earn an estimated median of $120,033 per year — 3% above the national average — with top earners near $184,516. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Atlanta?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Atlanta, around $170,331 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Atlanta compare to the national average?
The estimated Atlanta engineering median of $120,033 is 3% above the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Georgia statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Atlanta: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 1.03× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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